: 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 The combination of thrill rides, animal education and a great location make SeaWorld a must-see attraction. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024 The entire Rockets team has been totally rebuilt since every Warriors-Rockets game was must-see TV. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024 More than just aquarium must-sees, octopuses are known for being highly intelligent creatures and, at times, even friends to humans. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 The agency reports another total solar eclipse will not return to North America for 20 years, making this natural phenomenon a must-see event. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024 The waves can reach up to 40 feet high, making this a must-see stop for any first-time visitor to Acadia. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024 The fight card is stacked from top to bottom with must-see fights, and UFC CEO Dana White has high hopes for how the event will perform on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 The Kennedy Space Center is a must-see for any space enthusiast. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024 Another must-see is the Gamma, a 100-foot cargo ship that crashed during a storm in 1981. Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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