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

Some drone operators are spotted by the federal eyes in the skies, but most commonly, ground interception teams of the FBI and local law enforcement at each venue make physical contact with the drone pilot. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Cruise missiles fly like aircraft, often traveling close to the ground to avoid interception and hit their targets with precision. —Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026

Iron Wasp is an extension of this layered defense approach intended to provide organic aerial interception capability for enhancing platform survivability. —Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026

But the redshirt sophomore threw two first-half interceptions in the spring game before rebounding to finish 18-of-24 for 166 yards and two scores. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 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