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

Space is central to this initiative because of its role in facilitating missile identification, tracking, and kinetic interception. —Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Johnson also contributed on defense in 2025, totaling 29 tackles and five interceptions. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026

Ukraine has retained roughly the same interception rates for drones as before the recent escalation, downing around 90% of them each month and using electronic warfare to divert some munitions away from populated areas. —Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026

During his career, Wilson threw for 46,966 yards with 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions and ran for 5,568 yards (fourth all-time for a quarterback) with 31 touchdowns. —Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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