must-see

American  

[muhst-see] / ˈmʌstˈsi /

noun

1. something, as a remarkable sight or entertainment, that should be seen or attended.

   The new play is a must-see.

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adjective

1. so remarkable that it should be seen or attended.

   There’s plenty to enjoy at the state fair, but our favorite must-see exhibit is the butter sculpture.

Etymology

Origin of must-see

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase must see

Example Sentences

Like it or not, reality shows were must-see TV this year, offering a much-needed distraction from the real world.

From Los Angeles Times

Sure, toxic drama playing out on reality TV has become the norm in the misguided pursuit of must-see TV, but the darkness that unfolded on the recent season of the “Vanderpump Rules” spinoff was unrelenting in its intensity.

From Los Angeles Times

The ship itself has become Shanghai’s new must-see landmark, helping the mall where it is based draw roughly 100,000 visitors a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

The creators of Spesh say their job is to curate a playlist of comedy specials from must-see comedians to uplift their careers — to give them space to comfortably be themselves in front of an audience and a couple of cameras.

From Los Angeles Times

On vacation, the punch will be figurative: You miss a train, are too tired to visit that must-see exhibit or natural wonder, or don’t like your hotel or resort as much as you thought you would.

From Los Angeles Times