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

Marcus Mariota threw an interception that bounced off Deebo Samuel’s hands, and Washington came up short on two fourth-down conversions. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025

The loss featured sacks and fumbles and an interception and missed kicks and injuries — and that’s without mentioning the defense, who arguably had the roughest day overall. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025

The Pats are 6-2, and Maye has a 15-3 touchdown-interception ratio on the year. —Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

Cleveland struggled again offensively in the 32-13 loss to New England in Massachusetts, as rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two interceptions as well as two touchdowns in the loss that looked close until a 21-point third quarter for New England. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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