1. fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft
Usage: military
2. people or things that stop, catch, or interrupt something in transit
3. defensive players in football who catch passes intended for the opposing team
Usage: sports

Examples

• The military deployed interceptors to protect the airspace.
• Enemy interceptors were scrambled to meet the incoming bombers.
• The quarterback threw three passes to interceptors during the game.
• Border patrol agents acted as interceptors for smuggled goods.
• The team’s interceptors prevented several scoring opportunities.
• Modern interceptors can reach supersonic speeds within minutes.