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

Examples of must-see in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Get thee to the Guggenheim Amazing in the quality of its collections and intimate in scale, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a must-see for lovers of 20th-century art. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024 The Eiffel Tower is a must-see, along with the Arc de Triomphe. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024 Lenny Kravitz has been known to sport long dreadlocks since the ’90s, while Keanu Reeves has maintained shoulder-length tresses for several years. Ahead, take a look back at some of our favorite celebrity guys’ must-see hair transformations. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 Despite the late breaking entry of some must-see movies, revenues at the the theater chain fell to $951.4 million from $954.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 May 2024 Here are a few of the must-see documentaries, dramas, and comedies headed to the streaming service in May. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2024 That includes popular airboat tours, top hiking and biking trails, and some must-see wildlife. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2024 The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a must-see, from every angle. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024 Here are just a few of the unique and insightful museums that should be on your must-see list during your next trip across northern Arizona. The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 May. 2024.

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