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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images How to Watch Pacific FC vs Vancouver FC Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 10:00 PM EDT Channel: FOX Soccer Plus Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Pacific is in sixth place in the eight-team CPL with eight points. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 In the finals of the 2025 King of the Ring tournament and a true dream match for WWE fans, Rhodes defeated his former mentor Randy Orton via Cross Rhodes in a strong show-opener. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 So when Nashville announced his selection — via a celebrity video taped at a golf course — the NHL showed a video of Martin working on his family’s farm. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 Per a 2014 Vulture report (via New York Magazine), the beloved NBC comedy has generated over $3.1 billion since its syndication in 1995. Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

More from Merriam-Webster on via

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!