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

Examples of must-see in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Upon arrival, the air changes, thick with the scent of pine and earth, and there’s no formal check-in—just a WhatsApp message from the owners full of insider tips for hiking trails, village cafes, must-see spots nearby, aswell as a few dreamy snaps of the area that pull you right in. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Celebrating the spooky season holiday on Thursday, Oct. 31, the NBC morning show hosts once again dressed in a epic group costume, celebrating their favorite movie characters with a trip back to Blockbuster to rent the must-see '80s, '90s and early '00s movies. Dave Quinn, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Despite the inconvenient timing, the World Series games have been must-see viewing for many in Japan, where baseball was wildly popular even before Ohtani’s rise. Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Here are 10 more must-see Halloween decorations in the area: ☠️ Spooktacular on Tacoma The home at Tacoma Avenue and East 30th Street in Lorain has a new display every year. Troy Smith, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for must-see 

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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 Nov. 2024.

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