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

• 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

The official synopsis for the upcoming season, as per Apple TV+, reads: In season four, present-day Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

The synopsis: As old wounds surface and spiritual forces awaken, Loomis’s journey becomes a powerful quest for identity, belonging, and healing. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2025

Netflix released an official synopsis for Squid Game's third season in January 2025. —Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 27 June 2025

The full list — which includes the writers’ name, a brief synopsis of each project, and rep info — can be seen below. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 June 2025

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)