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

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For audiences seeking theater beyond the conventional, this company is well worth adding to the must-see list. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 From Gallery Night to Milwaukee Art Museum’s annual Art in Bloom, the city is budding with must-see shows. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 After winning back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not only cemented themselves as baseball's best team but also a must-see event for locals and people visiting the City of Angels. Gio Insignares, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 When fully locked in, LSU offers must-see hooping with unmatched swagger. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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