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

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There’s also a must-see markdown on this Neutrogena eye cream, which more than 5,000 shoppers just bought. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Visit The Alamo A must-see on any San Antonio itinerary, the Alamo—officially known as Mission San Antonio de Valero—marks the site of the 1836 battle that shaped Texas history. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status. Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025 Some are lesser-known and others are well-trodden, but each is a must-see during the holiday season. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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