: 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 This surreal combination of salt flats and giant cacti is a must-see for any traveler exploring Bolivia. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Milo faces the breezy harbor and is only two blocks away from the city’s must-see spots, including Stearns Wharf, State Street and the Funk Zone. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 The Ohtani show is must-see TV both in the U.S. and Japan. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2024 These paintings are keystone works of Western art, and were at the top of my list of Umbrian must-sees. Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for must-see 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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