1
: by way of
2
: through the medium or agency of
also : by means of

Examples of via in a Sentence

She flew to Los Angeles via Chicago. I'll let her know via one of our friends. He did some research via computer. We went home via a shortcut.
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Newsweek reached out to the Nashua Police Department via online form on Saturday for comment. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 The Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 13 games, won via timely hitting and stellar work by the bullpen. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025 Then, during one or two moments of lightly overstepping the limit of grip, the S5’s good chassis communication enabled easy correction via a hint of counter-steer. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025 We are connected to the Spanish mainland via two bridges and a natural isthmus, which has been in use since Roman times. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for via

Word History

Etymology

Latin, ablative of via way — more at way

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of via was in 1677

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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