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

Unfortunately, Wilson tossed his first interception of the preseason. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025

Dugger had a game-clinching interception but nearly fumbled in the endzone for a Vikings TD. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025

The Dolphins won the exhibition, 24-17, with undrafted rookie cornerback Ethan Robinson making a remarkable interception leaping in the backfield off a blitz to pick off Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025

The Raiders converted their interception of Jones into a touchdown run by Ashton Jeanty, who smacked into Ji’Ayir Brown at the goal line and also got hit by Bethune. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

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