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

Mayfield, who injured his left shoulder in late November against the Los Angeles Rams, started all 17 games last year for the third season in a row and passed for 3,693 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

The offensive line allowed five sacks and 11 tackles for loss, while quarterback Byrum Brown threw three interceptions. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Johnson completed 18 of his 23 attempts while totaling 233 yards in the air along with an interception. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Hedricks later scored on a 40-yard interception return in the team’s 31-0 victory. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 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