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

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And a hockey match between the U.S. and Canada is going to be must-see TV. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 For Oklahomans and beyond, there’s a splashy new must-see attraction in the state capital. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 March's must-see series, meanwhile, is American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 The Dubai Mall, the largest in the world, is another must-see spot in the city. Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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