synopsis

noun

syn·​op·​sis sə-ˈnäp-səs 

plural synopses sə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz 

1

: a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract

2

: the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only

Synonyms of synopsis

• summary

Examples of synopsis in a Sentence

I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.

Recent Examples on the Web

See here for the three-part reunion’s trailer and each episode’s synopsis. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026

In addition to the synopsis and release date, Paramount+ released a bevy of new photos that tease what’s to come this season. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026

Rockstar paired it with a story synopsis describing the pair as a young criminal couple pulled into a conspiracy that spans the state of Leonida. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Netflix also has revealed the official synopsis for Season 5. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek, literally, comprehensive view, from synopsesthai to be going to see together, from syn- + opsesthai to be going to see — more at optic

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synopsis

• arabidopsis

Kids Definition

synopsis

noun

syn·​op·​sis sə-ˈnäp-səs 

plural synopses -ˈnäp-ˌsēz 

: a brief statement or outline (as of a story)