must-see

American  

[muhst-see] / ˈmʌstˈsi /

noun

• must-sees
  plural

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• must-sees
  plural

Etymology

Origin of must-see

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

Example Sentences

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must-see must-sees

Howe has one of the hardest jobs in Hollywood — finding must-see scripted programs that keep Netflix’s subscribers watching.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

City council meetings in which citizens swarm to protest paying for the cameras are the new must-see TV.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

There’s nothing that’s must-see, but there’s plenty that’s “meh, I’d watch that.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Producer Jane Rosenthal discusses where she sees the media industry headed and the must-see films from this year’s festival.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Before the end of June 1850, the Fox sisters had become New York’s latest must-see sensation.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

And though not all such pictures are must-sees, many contain elements that make them at least entertaining and sometimes something much more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

Of course, not all — or even most — of Netflix’s shows are must-sees.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 30, 2025

“Ripley” and “Baby Reindeer” are among Netflix’s top must-sees.

From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2024

Freeman has an infuriating habit of being extraordinary even in mediocre movies; his presence, alas, makes them must-sees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023

We pulled in Friday evening with no plan, no must-sees, no mental picture of the place whatsoever.

From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2018