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

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Too many must-see places on our itinerary. Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 The Olympics, winter and summer, are must-see TV in our house. Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 This week, skywatchers won't want to miss a must-see moment when six planets—Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune—appear to align in the evening sky. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 Check out these 10 must-see looks. Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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