Synopsis

/sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/

noun

A short description or summary of something.

Read the synopsis of the book before starting to read it.

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Use a synopsis to get a quick glimpse of a book or article, helping decide if it's worth reading.

I checked the synopsis on the back cover and got hooked.

Pro Tip 2/3

Book synopses are designed to entice without giving away key plot points or spoilers.

The book's synopsis hinted at a twist but kept the mystery intact.

Pro Tip 3/3

A good synopsis is concise and avoids unnecessary details, focusing on the main idea.

The synopsis should be short but must capture the main conflict of the story.

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