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

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

After losing everything in Montana, the couple tries to rebuild with Carter (Finn Little) but quickly runs into a new threat — a powerful rival ranch led by Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her sons, who are determined to protect their empire at any cost, according to the series’ synopsis. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Per an IMDb synopsis, Cape Fear tells the story of a notorious killer (Bardem) who is released from prison, seeking revenge on a couple from his past (Adams and Wilson) and their daughter (Collias). —Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

After all, photo-documentation preserves the day in its own way, but having a good synopsis does its own work, too. —John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 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)