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

Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was abandoned at birth and endured a tough coming-of-age through the foster care system, according to ABC's synopsis. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026

While the title and synopsis of the special are not yet known, it will be directed by Jeff Tomsic and produced by Rotten Science. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026

Per its official synopsis, the book includes tips on sharpening emotional and cognitive intelligence, as well as overcoming self-doubt and rejection. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025

As of this writing, there's no official synopsis for Mayor of Kingstown season 5, since the series has not been renewed just yet. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 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)