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

Mike Hughes didn’t need an OTA practice, let alone a season with 17 starts and the second-most interceptions by a rookie in franchise history, to know the Falcons landed an impact player in safety Xavier Watts last summer. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Initial investments include additional missile interceptors, advanced sensors, integrated command-and-control systems and the development of new interception capabilities, including systems based in space. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Prescott is coming off a Pro Bowl season, also finishing third place in Comeback Player of the Year voting, after throwing for 4,552 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Jaden Walk-Green of Corona Centennial, a Washington commit, is known for his versatility playing safety and led the state with 10 interceptions. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 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