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

Entering Sunday, Cousins has thrown for 661 yards with a league-leading nine touchdowns and three interceptions. — Pete Sweeney october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Other potential applications include land attack, indirect fire, and interception. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

The Broncos are coming off a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, 30-26, that included a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown by former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Other entries referenced covert access, clandestine technical operations and telecommunications interception. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 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