: 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 Knight offers you a list of his favorites: must-see paintings, sculptures and more, and what to know about each. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024 The addictive fun of the first few seasons (plus the sizzling chemistry between Oh and Comer) was enough to make this must-see TV, even through the shakier final season. Kevin Jacobsen and Sarah Perchikoff, EW.com, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for must-see 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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