best of phrase 2best-of noun 1forms 1 phrase2 •The attainment of a majority of wins in (an odd-numbered series of games).A rubber consists of the best of three games, unless one side wins the first two games. — 1911 •The marketed-as-best works of (a particular artist) in compilation.He was listening to The Best of the Pink Floyd, smoking a joint. best-of noun1 •A compilation of the best works of a musical performer.It's become impossible to keep abreast of all the best-ofs, as labels keep foisting greatest-hits albums on overwhelmed consumers. — 2000 formsbest-ofs