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

His only blemish was an interception late the game. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Rookie safety Lathan Ransom hauled in an interception with less than a minute left in the game — sealing the 23-20 win and redeeming himself after a costly, last-minute penalty against the Saints a week ago. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025

For New England, Maye was legit once more, going 31-of-44 for 380 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, while rushing for 26 yards. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025

In his first start, Ewers finished with 260 yards through the air to go along with two interceptions. —Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 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