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

Although the series hasn't released an official timeline or plot synopsis for season 3, several cast members were seen filming in New York City in spring 2026. —Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Plot synopsis Hughie Campbell’s life is upended after his girlfriend is accidentally killed by A-Train. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026

Marchman was given a synopsis of that legal memo to the governor halfway through the committee hearing, and only after some committee members asked for it. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026

Below is the official season 22 synopsis, courtesy of Discovery. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 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
• phalaenopsis

Kids Definition

synopsis

noun

syn·​op·​sis sə-ˈnäp-səs 

plural synopses -ˈnäp-ˌsēz 

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