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

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Check Out Some Museums The Tennessee Quilt & Textile Museum A must-see for anyone interested in the art of quilting. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 June 2025 So, Miami’s inclusion in the Club World Cup came with an asterisk, but Miami’s participation meant that Messi would be a must-see attraction. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 June 2025 Better to look at first choice, the definitely must-see category for those willing to get off their couch. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2025 For global travelers, Times Square a must-see, standing among the skyscrapers and screens among the street performers and costumed characters luring travelers (and SNL comedians, as Colin Jost told Travel + Leisure). Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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