\ ˈməst-ˌhav
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Definition of must-have
: something that is essential to have or obtain
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Synonyms
- condition,
- demand,
- essential,
- must,
- necessary,
- necessity,
- need,
- needful,
- requirement,
- requisite,
- sine qua non
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-have. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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must-have
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English 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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