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

Penetrating air defenses Cruise missiles are specifically designed to make interception difficult. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Gray will serve as the pass-game coordinator for a unit that produced just six interceptions last season (two each from Lenoir and Brown, one apiece by Mustapha and linebacker Dee Winters). — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Hoover threw for 9,629 yards, 71 touchdowns and 33 interceptions during his time with TCU. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Watts had a brilliant rookie season, starting all 17 games while registering 96 tackles and five interceptions. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 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