favorite place
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1.1
- noun
- /ˈfeɪvərɪt pleɪs/
- US
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lugar favorito
- My favorite place to relax is the quiet beach near my house.
- one of my favorite places
We meet again here at one of my favorite places, My Vanity.
- We meet again here at one of my favorite places, My Vanity.
- This is my bed, my favorite place in the whole room.
- What are your favorite places to shop for plus size clothing?
- Think my favorite place to chill is out in Palm Springs.
- OK, first question, what was your favorite place you went this summer?
Examples
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This garden is one of my favorite places.
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This, my friends, is my favorite place in the whole world.
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Show us your favorite place to sit and think.
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This is my bed, my favorite place in the whole room.
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What is my favorite place in the world to visit?
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OK, first question, what was your favorite place you went this summer?
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What is your favorite place to visit and why?
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I think this is my new favorite place on Earth.
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- This lake is my favorite place on the planet.
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This is my favorite place.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person or thing you like more than others
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2.1
A stronger liking for one thing than for others
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3.9
A place or memory that makes you feel calm and happy
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4.1
A place people prefer for a certain activity
How Preferred
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'favorite' (particularly liked) + 'place' (location) yields 'a location someone prefers'. This adjective+noun combination follows standard English and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will reliably understand the MWE.
Etymology
Favorite place comes from the simple idea of choosing one spot you love most. Imagine someone marking a bench as their favorite and always returning to that place, so it means 'a spot you prefer more than any other'.