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

Any quick synopsis of what else is happening in your professional life? — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Per the synopsis, the eight-episode series, set in 1994, follows Demon Destroyer, a world-famous rock band whose members are crushed by their own stage mascot during a live performance and sent straight to Hell. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Five unpublished novelists will be selected through a public submission process based on a writing sample and synopsis. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Per the book’s synopsis, Direction will help readers navigate a variety of topics, including how to speak your truth. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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)