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

Trace Kulczar had an interception and a fumble recovery. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying 428 passengers along with food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies for civilians in Gaza, was intercepted over the course of several days after departing Turkey, with the final interception on Tuesday. —Kara Fox, CNN Money, 22 May 2026

Offense isn’t in sync Defense is typically ahead of offense at this time of the offseason, so watching a three-interception performance last Tuesday wasn’t extremely shocking. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026

The interception marks the latest military incident between the two countries. —CBS News, 20 May 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