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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.


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

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When it’s running, the Bird Cage is a must-see attraction.

From Los Angeles Times

Three years later, the American players have agreed, stacking the roster with stars like Judge and Harper, kids like Pete Crow-Armstrong, vets like Kyle Schwarber and Big Dumpers named Cal Raleigh, all transforming this occasional baseball oddity into must-see TV.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature

“American movies are a sort of Rorschach of the culture,” says Nell Minow, a longtime film critic and author of “101 Must-See Movie Moments.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I missed you too. What’s on your must-see list?”

From Los Angeles Times