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must-read

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /mʌst ɹid/

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noun

Meaning 1

A book, article, etc. that one is strongly recommended to read.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From must + read.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 必読 (hitsudoku) — product strongly recommended to read
  • Russian: мастри́д (mastríd) — product strongly recommended to read
  • Russian: кни́га — product strongly recommended to read
  • Russian: обязательная к прочтению (kníga, objazatelʹnaja k pročteniju) — product strongly recommended to read