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

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Both Game 1 and Game 2 of the must-see first-round series between the Clippers and Nuggets were decided in the final minutes, but oddsmakers see LA as the clear favorite to win not only Game 3, but this series. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 The Cubs have once again become a must-see attraction. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 YouTube also increasingly became the home for must-see events, including Coachella starting in 2011. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 Discover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Apr. 2025.

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