must-have

noun

: something that is essential to have or obtain
must-have adjective

Examples of must-have in a Sentence

hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Right now, so many of our favorite stores are packed with festive must-haves at every price point. Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Investment piece: Oversize coats in cashmere, soft tailoring in flannel, and wide pants remain the must-have. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Frozen edamame Costco grocery haul Michiko Tomioka Edamame is another must-have soy product in our house. Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025 Many grandmothers make their own and stash it in a vintage glass bottle, but store-bought is also a must-have in any Southern household. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for must-have 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of must-have was in 1839

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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-have. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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