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

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Travelers to this awe-inspiring destination can add the rare celestial display to their list of must-see natural wonders. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 This famous dive bar on the Florida-Alabama line is a must-see for its beachfront deck, live music, annual mullet toss, and yes, that milkshake-like cocktail. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 Hulu 'One Battle After Another' Boasting a leading nine Golden Globe nominations, director Paul Thomas Anderson’s timely action dramedy is a must-see heading into Oscar season. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 One of his must-see stops were the winter games in Innsbruck, Austria. Outside Online, 7 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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