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

Manning was thrown right into the fire his first season and threw 28 interceptions, a rookie record that still stands. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 June 2026

All day, interceptions overhead, explosions, drones, artillery. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Declan Rice is a central midfielder known for tackling, interceptions, ball carrying, and set-piece deliveries. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

The trio combined to rank 57th nationally in pass efficiency with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions for a 5-5 team. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 29 June 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