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

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Within the Mets’ cast of relative unknowns, Yan attracts the most attention because of his must-see celebrations and can’t-miss strikeout numbers. Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Despite standing a foot taller than Warriors defensive star Green, the two should still make for must-see TV. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Sign up for updates from CNN Science on the total solar eclipse and whenever there’s a must-see, out-of-this-world expedition. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 As long as there is no football, Caitlin Clark is must-see TV. Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Aug. 2026.

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