Favorite

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. 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 favorite All public cares. Milton.

2. Short curls dangling over the temples; -- fashionable in the reign of Charles II. [Obs.] Farquhar.

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

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. "His favorite argument." Macaulay.