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

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While many issues persist beyond the pitch, the sport itself has been must-see stuff. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The Motown Museum is a must-see for international and domestic visitors, according to Jennifer Ollinger, senior director of tourism for Visit Detroit. ABC News, 1 July 2026 Ahead, take a look at the must-see pictures from the night, captured by photographer Michael Rowe. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Long before the Duttons hit the ranch, the wealthy Ewing family’s salacious drama was must-see TV. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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