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 winning score comes in the final minute when linebacker Jimmy Morris returns an interception 25 yards for a touchdown. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic has thrown for 417 yards and three scores with no interceptions. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Baker rushed for 120 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns and threw for 85 yards, completing 8 of 13 passes, but tossed three interceptions last week. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Against the Ravens, Jones went 19 of 31 for 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception. — Kansas City Star, 17 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