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

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The couple said these U.S. destinations are must-see spots. Sydney Borchers, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025 For drama fans, the iconic John Singleton film, Boyz n the Hood, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett is a must-see (or worth watching again). Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Beyond that, the Kings have a roster full of good players and some obvious names (Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar), but not a must-see superstar. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 The tourist website for Branson, Missouri, includes a list of the must-see shows in town. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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