: something (such as a film) that must or should be seen
must-see adjective

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And if the segments doubled as must-see car-wreck TV and happened to make Hansen a celebrity, that was simply a bonus, right? David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025 Then keep scrolling to shop more must-see tech deals at Amazon. Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025 Learn About Black History The Spady Cultural Museum is a must-see look back at Florida's Black history through thought-provoking exhibits that include art, historical documents and photographs, oral histories, and more. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 Known for its distinct wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Australia often appears on bucket lists of must-see destinations. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for must-see 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of must-see was in 1936

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“Must-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-see. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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