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

Cornerback Braylon Conley replaced Robinson and had an interception in relief. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The seventh-year quarterback has thrown for five touchdowns and a league-high 10 interceptions this year, with at least one pick in each of this season’s seven games. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Reestablishing the ground game with Walker and Johnson could create opportunities for Rice, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Xavier Worthy against a veteran Jets secondary that has recorded just one interception this season. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Those mistakes have added up, and Daniels has an ACC-leading 11 interceptions. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 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