Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
odds-on-favourite
phrase
/ˈɒdz ɒn ˈfeɪvərɪt/
Definition
A competitor that is expected to win a race or contest based on betting odds.
Examples
- The horse was the odds-on-favourite to win the Grand National.
- In the championship, she is the odds-on-favourite among the fans.
Meaning
The term refers to a participant, often in a gambling context, that is heavily favored to win, suggesting a high probability of success as determined by bookmakers.
Synonyms
- favorite
- likely winner
- predicted champion
