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

Examples of must-see in a Sentence

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None of those shows exactly come across as must-see TV like the horror series Mike Flanagan produced for Netflix before Amazon poached him in 2022. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 Ecuador, Peru, and Chile draw nature enthusiasts seeking soft or active adventure; and each of these destinations is also often found on the lists of must-see places for the well-traveled. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Check out some of the stars and must-see looks from the red carpet below. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Along its 24 miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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