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

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

Reimagining Grief also provides additional insight, per its synopsis, such as understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and learning to find joy again. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 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

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)