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

According to the official synopsis, season 5 will find Emily settling into her new role as the head of Agence Grateau’s Rome office. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025

According to the official synopsis, he will be forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero. —Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

According to Netflix’s synopsis, Nancy and Robin discover a sickness spreading through town, a mysterious man tailing their movements, and a series of clues that suggest something more dangerous than mere supernatural echoes. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025

The vibes are kind of Oz Succession, per the synopsis obtained by Deadline. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 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)