C1nounartsmedia
US/sɪˈnɑːp.sɪs/
UK/sɪˈnɒp.sɪs/
a short description of the main events or ideas of a book, film or play
In context
Read the synopsis on the back cover before you buy the book.
The director sent investors a one-page synopsis of the film.
Most streaming apps show a short synopsis under each title.
Words that go with synopsis
adjective + noun
- brief synopsisThe program gives a brief synopsis of each opera.
- short synopsisEach episode comes with a short synopsis on the website.
- detailed synopsisThe agent wanted a detailed synopsis before reading the full script.
noun + noun
- plot synopsisAvoid reading the plot synopsis if you hate spoilers.
noun + preposition
- synopsis ofHere is a synopsis of the main arguments in the report.
verb + noun
- write a synopsisPublishers usually ask authors to write a synopsis of their novel.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The editor read three synopsises.Correct: The editor read three synopses.