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

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Walking through this must-see exhibition, I was reminded why Parks remains one of the great photographers of the 20th century. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The juxtaposition between the journalist and the actor became a microcosm for the tension inherent in creating must-see television out of entrapment and public humiliation. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Fiorella Valdesolo spoke with NYCB diehards about their favorite seats, the shows on their must-see lists, and where to eat and drink before and after the final curtain. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026 And then finally commission a showstopping Instagram moment that will act as a must-see grail of a New York visit scavenger hunt for tourists. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

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 3 Oct. 2026.

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