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

The morning of the nominations, Madigan mused to Variety that Aunt Gladys is “a really cool character who’s turned into an icon” thanks to the moviegoers who talked up Gladys as the film’s must-see component.

From Salon

At Freedom Park, located on the site of a former prison, he jumped at the spicy kick of his first bite of jollof rice before heading to the Nike Art Gallery -- a must-see for every celebrity and high-ranking political figure who comes to Lagos.

From Barron's

Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.

From Los Angeles Times

Lacking a major “Thrones” character or house name to sell it, this six-part excursion about a nobody isn’t an obvious must-see.

From Salon

And Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” — the director’s first summer blockbuster since 2008’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” — will be the must-see film of the season, standing out from the summer’s franchise competitors.

From Salon