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

Purdy overcame two interceptions in the season opener to lead a fourth-quarter comeback for a 17-13 win but managed just 127 yards passing in the rematch in Week 18. —Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026

Maye, 23, completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,391 yards and 31 touchdowns, eight interceptions, MVP-caliber numbers as the Pats turned it around from 4-13 to 14-3. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026

In that game, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was 19 of 23 for 268 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026

The Virginia Tech transfer was a unanimous All-American with 45 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions this season. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 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