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

Cornerback Reddy Steward also had an interception in team drills. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Monday’s practice ended with a Jaxson Dart pick-six to Abdul Carter, after a tip at the line by Kayvon Thibodeaux, and a Jameis Winston interception to safety Ar’Darius Washington. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Having just a dozen countermunitions for interceptions also proved inadequate in the face of large numbers of Ukrainian drones. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Cornerback John Nestor tied for the Big Ten lead with six interceptions last season, and fourth-year safety Kerry Brown gives the Gophers another experienced playmaker in the secondary. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 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