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

The 49ers’ defense went without an interception for the 14th consecutive game. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025

The Broncos put that streak in jeopardy first when Nix sandwiched a touchdown run and a short scoring pass to rookie running back RJ Harvey around a Justin Strnad interception. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025

In Kennesaw State’s most recent game, a 35-7 win over Louisiana Tech, Williams completed 27-of-36 passes for 290 yards, four TDs and no interceptions. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025

Carson Wentz threw interceptions on back-to-back drives, one of which turned into a pick six by Jalyx Hunt. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 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