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

As of this writing, there's no official plot synopsis for Wednesday season 3, but Gough and Millar have spoken extensively with Netflix's Tudum about what fans can expect on the next go-around. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025

According to the synopsis, their odyssey takes them from the quiet Masai villages of Kenya to the dangerous, simmering streets of Casablanca in Morocco. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

According to a synopsis of the release, artists like Lil Wayne and Ludacris played a pivotal role in his journey. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025

The trailer gives a solid taste of what The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is all about, but the official synopsis adds a bit more depth to the story. —EW.com, 2 Sep. 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)