Penchant (noun)

1. A strong or habitual liking for something; a preference.
2. A strong or marked inclination or preference for something.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from french penchant, from pencher "to incline", based on latin pendere "to hang".

Examples:

1. She had a penchant for spicy food.
2. He had a penchant for collecting stamps.
3. She has a penchant for drama and melodrama.
4. He had a penchant for fast cars and motorcycles.
5. She had a penchant for adventure and exploring new places.