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

Similarly, during his 2021 Super Bowl-winning season, Stafford threw for 4,886 yards and 41 touchdowns but led the league with 17 interceptions. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026

In the 2023-24 seasons, the years the Dolphins should have made playoff runs, Tua was 2-10 against playoff teams with 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026

In one corner lies a redshirt sophomore transfer who has never started a game, passing for two touchdowns and three interceptions as Haynes King’s shadow. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

The middle linebacker registered three sacks and forced three fumbles, adding an interception for good measure. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 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