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\ ˈməst-ˌhav 
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\Definition of must-have
: something that is essential to have or obtain
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Synonyms & Antonyms for must-have
Synonyms
- condition,
- demand,
- essential,
- must,
- necessary,
- necessity,
- need,
- needful,
- requirement,
- requisite,
- sine qua non
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must-have
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of must-have
chiefly US, informal : something that is necessary to have or get
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The first known use of must-have was in 1839
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