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

In 201 career games, Peterson recorded 36 interceptions, 122 pass deflections, 652 total tackles and four sacks. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 June 2026

The second-year signal caller showed flashes in his three-game stint to end the 2025 season, completing 67% of his passes for 569 yards and a trio of touchdowns and interceptions. — Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Manning was thrown right into the fire his first season and threw 28 interceptions, a rookie record that still stands. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 June 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