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

Examples of must-see in a Sentence

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The Money in the Bank ladder match has a knack for providing must-see moments. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Here are some of our must-see Halloween celebrations, including festivities in a town trademarked as the Halloween capital of the world and a family-friendly Headless Horseman festival. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 None of those shows exactly come across as must-see TV like the horror series Mike Flanagan produced for Netflix before Amazon poached him in 2022. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 Ecuador, Peru, and Chile draw nature enthusiasts seeking soft or active adventure; and each of these destinations is also often found on the lists of must-see places for the well-traveled. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

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 14 Oct. 2026.

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