Definition of Synopsis

a short summary of a longer work

Examples of Synopsis in a sentence

My teacher said my five-page digest of the book was entirely too long to be a synopsis.  🔊

As per the teacher’s instructions, the synopsis of the film should not be more than two paragraphs long.  🔊

The movie synopsis summed up the plot of the film in a single paragraph.  🔊

Before I write the synopsis of the novel, I need to read the book to ensure I can write a brief review of the story.  🔊

The synopsis of the two hundred-page government report was only five pages in length.  🔊

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