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

Satellite communications are inherently vulnerable to cyber threats, including eavesdropping, signal jamming and data interception. —Iri Trashanki, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

As a senior, Robinson recorded 42 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble. —C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025

In relief of Russell Wilson, who began last season with a calf injury, Fields had a 4-2 record and passed for 1,106 passing yards with five touchdown passes and one interception. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025

During his final season at Colorado, Sanders threw for 3,230 yards with 27 touchdowns against just 3 interceptions while completing 69.3% of his passes. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 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