Added 9 October 2026 favorite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ noun Categories: Mind & IdeasPeopleEveryday Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about favorite at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Something regarded with special favor or liking. that book is one of my favorites A special loved one. A competitor thought likely to win. adjective Appealing to the general public. a favorite tourist attraction Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. the favored child Related Words: favoredfavouritepreferredpopularloveddearydarlingdeariefront-runnerpetduckyfavoured Back to today's word