: 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 Read on for must-see discounts from Apple, Roku, Amazon, and more. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2024 This week’s must-see videos include: 🍼Bodycam footage captures a stranger's late-night mission to buy formula for a nursing mom. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 The city is home to a variety of hotels, from major brand-name properties to boutique-style accommodations, and must-see attractions include the historical Victoria Memorial Hall and the stunning Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Tollett’s signature event became cultural shorthand for bohemian desert aesthetics and must-see acts across rock, electronic and hip-hop music. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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