must-have — something that is essential or very desirable to have
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is essential or very desirable to have
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌst hæv/
Example Sentences
- According to my teenage daughter, this expensive lip gloss is a must-have, but I think water is more essential.
- The new fitness tracker has become a must-have device for health-conscious consumers.
- Coffee is definitely a must-have for me before any important meeting - without it, I'm basically useless.
must-have
NOUN[/ˈmʌst hæv/]
something that is essential or very desirable to have
A new smartphone is a must-have for every commuter these days.
Clear the dust-have to find the must-have!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Must-have is a compound formation in English combining the modal auxiliary verb 'must' (denoting necessity or obligation) with the base verb 'have' (to possess). The term emerged in late 20th-century marketing and fashion industries to describe products regarded as essential or indispensable acquisitions.
Breakdown
must (modal auxiliary: expressing necessity or obligation) + have (verb: to possess or own), functioning as a compound adjective or noun phrase denoting something considered essential or required.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“According to my teenage daughter, this expensive lip gloss is a must-have, but I think water is more essential.”
“The new fitness tracker has become a must-have device for health-conscious consumers.”
“Coffee is definitely a must-have for me before any important meeting - without it, I'm basically useless.”
“A good umbrella is a must-have item during the rainy season.”
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