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

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One of my favorite must-see annual events at Tiki Oasis is the Sunday morning presentation by Charles Phoenix. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 After it was reinstalled, the sparkling gem became the must-see exhibit of the exposition. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Within the Mets’ cast of relative unknowns, Yan attracts the most attention because of his must-see celebrations and can’t-miss strikeout numbers. Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Then keep scrolling to shop more must-see outlet deals at Pottery Barn. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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