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

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With an enormous collection of European art from the continent’s most respected masters, the museum is a must-see for anyone. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 The singer highlights must-see attractions, local bites, and how to experience the city like a local. Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 On April 4, a mom sitting in the stands at a Giants game turned a simple ice cream cone into must-see television when the ESPN broadcast booth spotted her and could not look away. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 From Gallery Night to Milwaukee Art Museum’s annual Art in Bloom, the city is budding with must-see shows. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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