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 can of worms is the 49ers’ ability to take the ball away from their opponents, something the team had done just once via interception through its first 10 games. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

Defensive lineman Franky Olmedo (Chula Vista High School) had four sacks and defensive back Joshua Ferrara (Grossmont High) had six tackles and an interception. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

Just cornerback Cobie Durant batting away a deep ball, making a tackle for loss on a screen pass, and, for good measure, ripping the ball away from Cade Otton for his third interception of the season, all in the first quarter. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

Danny White threw for 132 yards with a touchdown and an interception, Dorsett rushed for 80 yards and a score, and Tony Hill had seven catches for 90 yards. —Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025

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