noun
- one of two or more competitors, teams, or contestants equally favored to win a competition or event
Usage: informal; sports and betting contexts
Examples
- The two top-seeded players are cofavorites to win the tournament.
- Going into the Super Bowl, both teams were listed as cofavorites by oddsmakers.
- She and her rival are cofavorites for the gold medal in gymnastics.
- The analysts named three cofavorites for the Best Picture award.
- After their recent wins, the teams became cofavorites in the playoff race.