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

Senior linebacker Chris Roi had 10 tackles, an interception and a sack in Friday’s 28-24 loss to Lake Forest. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

The Seminoles had one more opportunity, and Bryce Fitzgerald came down with a controversial, game-ending interception from behind Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Dalton threw one pass — an interception — in a loss at Chicago and was eventually cut. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Since then, he's had 10 touchdowns and just one interception. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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