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Favorite vs. Favourite

Favorite and Favourite Definitions

Favorite

One that enjoys special favor or regard.

Favourite

Preferred or liked above all others unless qualified.
This is my second favourite occupation.

Favorite

One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior
A favorite of the monarch.

Favourite

Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.
I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.

Favorite

A contestant or competitor regarded as most likely to win.

Favourite

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
The teacher's favourite always went first.
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Favorite

Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor.

Favourite

A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

Favorite

(American spelling) favourite

Favourite

A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.
She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.

Favorite

(American spelling) favourite

Favourite

(internet) A bookmark in a web browser.
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Favorite

(American spelling) favourite

Favourite

(in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.

Favorite

A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or authority.
Committing to a wicked favoriteAll public cares.

Favourite

To favour.

Favorite

Short curls dangling over the temples; - fashionable in the reign of Charles II.

Favourite

(Internet) To bookmark.
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Favorite

The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.

Favourite

(Internet) To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Favorite

Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child.

Favourite

A competitor thought likely to win

Favorite

Something regarded with special favor or liking;
That book is one of my favorites

Favourite

A special loved one

Favorite

A special loved one

Favourite

Something regarded with special favor or liking;
That book is one of my favorites

Favorite

A competitor thought likely to win

Favourite

Appealing to the general public;
A favorite tourist attraction

Favorite

Appealing to the general public;
A favorite tourist attraction

Favourite

Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
The favored child

Favorite

Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
The favored child

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