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

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Here are five other must-see spots in California and Arizona, worth a visit this spring. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026 In the spring, May brings Clerkenwell Design Week, a must-see furniture design trade show featuring public installations throughout the neighborhood. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 Map out your must-see spots geographically and group them by proximity to avoid unnecessary backtracking. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 Since opening in late 2023, the Sphere has become the must-see concert venue – not just in Vegas but, really, in the entire world. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

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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 21 Mar. 2026.

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