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

The midfielder is a clever front-foot defender, capable of an early tackle or interception to halt opposition momentum. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Woodard pulled down an interception on a pass thrown from Willis…. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

An interception and two fumbles on exchanges by Jones effectively sealed the deal. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Tyce Hamstra tossed two TD passes, including the game-winning scoring pass to Emmett Van Dellen, who also had two interceptions. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 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