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

Delane with an interception and Thomas with a sack — in the opener against Denver. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Bowles got very lucky that Jake Ferguson dropped a routine pass straight into the Bucs’ hands for a game-ending interception. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Darnold has 755 passing yards and has thrown for seven touchdowns and five interceptions. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Quarterback Ashton Daniels has 10 rushing touchdowns and has thrown for 1,320 yards and eight touchdowns (with seven interceptions). — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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