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

In two seasons with the Texans, Ward appeared in 20 games and registered three interceptions and 98 tackles. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025

Cornerback Shemar Bartholomew, claimed off waivers from the New York Jets last August, had a pair of interceptions while Chau Smith-Wade received reps at corner, nickel and safety. —Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 June 2025

New Dolphins backup quarterback Zach Wilson threw three interceptions and two near-interceptions during the two minicamp practice sessions last week. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025

That’s very different from traditional calls and texts, which are subject to law enforcement interception and data requests to your phone carrier. —Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 16 June 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