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

Why did Darrell Revis have only 29 interceptions over an 11-year career? —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier was a breakout star as a freshman throwing for 3,309 yards, 15 touchdowns, seven interceptions while adding 527 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026

Per a source, the Dolphins have not reached out about two of the best remaining free agent safeties (Dallas’ Donovan Wilson, who had two interceptions in 15 starts last season, and Buffalo’s Taylor Rapp, who has 12 career picks). —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Esmailian passed for 1,684 yards, 17 TDs and no interceptions in 11 games last season. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 May 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