must-see

American

[muhst-see] / ˈmʌstˈsi /

noun

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

The new play is a must-see.

adjective

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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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

And, since Dodger Stadium has become a must-see Japanese tourist attraction in the Shohei Ohtani era, how much might tourism drop if Japanese citizens could be forbidden from entering the United States without sharing their social media history from the preceding five years and every personal and business email address from the preceding 10 years, as federal officials have proposed?

From Los Angeles Times

Add “Last Week Tonight” into the must-see rotation.

From MarketWatch

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