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

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The musical has had a long-standing run at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City, and has become a must-see for local theater enthusiasts and out-of-towners alike. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024 Take a historical tour This small island has a mighty big history, and Nelson's Dockyard is a must-see. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 Its location in Bermuda's largest fort really brings the history to life — a must-see for anyone wanting to discover more about the island's unique past, its maritime history, its connection to the Caribbean, even details about the people who first came to its shores. Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024 Aside from the Buffs’ beatdown of Utah and Hunter’s multiple Heisman poses, Saturday’s must-see moment came in the second half when the crowd sang happy birthday to superfan Peggy Coppom, who turns 100 on Tuesday. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for must-see 

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 28 Nov. 2024.

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