interception

noun

in·​ter·​cep·​tion ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 

1

a

: the action of intercepting

b

: the state of being intercepted

2

: something that is intercepted

especially : an intercepted forward pass

Examples of interception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Johnson even trusted receiver Jameson Williams to throw a pass in the playoffs, which backfired and ended up going for an interception. —Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025

The playoff run ended on a low note, but Daniels shined during his first postseason by throwing for 822 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025

News, notes and observations from the Dolphins’ Tuesday practice session in rainy conditions: ▪ After throwing a couple of ducks in the previous practice session open to reporters, Zach Wilson threw an interception in Tuesday’s session but also had some very good moments. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025

But Dean, 28, has missed nine games over the past two seasons due to injury and has only one interception during that span. —Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for interception

• apperception
• contraception
• misconception
• misperception
• preconception
• conception
• deception
• exception
• inception
• perception
• reception
• intussusception