must-see — Essential or highly recommended to see or visit
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Essential or highly recommended to see or visit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌst ˌsiː/
Example Sentences
- My boss's dance moves at the company party were definitely a must-see disaster.
- The museum guide recommended five must-see exhibits for first-time visitors.
- According to my grandmother, her soap opera is a must-see TV show.
must-see
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmʌst ˌsiː/]
Essential or highly recommended to see or visit
a tour guide enthusiastically points toward a magnificent ancient temple while holding up her finger in emphasis. Tourists around her immediately stop walking and turn to look with amazed expressions on their faces. Their cameras start flashing as they realize this is something extraordinary they cannot miss. The guide's animated gesture and the tourists' instant captivated reactions create a buzz of excitement. Several visitors rush closer to get better photos while others call their friends over. an essential attraction that is highly recommended to see or visit
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English compound formed in the mid-20th century from the modal verb 'must' (expressing necessity or obligation) and the verb 'see' (to view or witness). The term became widely established in tourism and entertainment industries to describe something considered essential or obligatory to experience.
Breakdown
must (necessity, obligation) + see (to view, to witness). The compound functions as an adjective or noun describing something that is essential or required to experience.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss's dance moves at the company party were definitely a must-see disaster.”
“The museum guide recommended five must-see exhibits for first-time visitors.”
“According to my grandmother, her soap opera is a must-see TV show.”
“The travel website listed ten must-see places in Seoul for tourists.”
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