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

Ward went 3-for-10 passing for just 15 yards and one costly interception – a pick that Wyoming’s Brayden Johnson returned 65 yards for a touchdown, bringing the Cowboys within 28-21 with 10 minutes to play. —Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025

Crean Lutheran 7-0 (55) Caden Jones threw five touchdown passes and Nathan Collins returned an interception for a touchdown in a 50-7 win over El Dorado in the Epsilon League. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025

Rush threw for 72 yards with an interception, while Huntley went 10-of-15 for 68 yards, while also rushing for 39 yards. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Through his five starts in 2025, Fields has completed 65% of his pass attempts for 799 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. —Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 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