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 The 30 select watches will be available via Dover Street Market’s e-shop and its New York and Los Angeles boutiques from September 8. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2023 Following the couple’s engagement in Scotland, Scott shared his own photos via Instagram on Aug. 17 of the couple spending time in Paris. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023 Daniel Acker—Bloomberg via Getty Images Good morning. Alan Murray, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023 Caitlin O'Hara/Bloomberg via Getty Images The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in the region for Saturday and Sunday, advising residents to stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and watch out for heat stress or illnesses in people and animals. Simrin Singh, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2023 Along with Shams via Avesta Entertainment, Rife is repped by CAA, Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan and R&CPMK. Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023 Some worry about history repeating At Johnson’s church in Fort Pierce, members can join the Black history class Wednesdays via Zoom. Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023 Only one-on-one video chats will be allowed to start, for ages 13 and up, and Roblox users have to have each other stored as contacts in order to communicate via video chat. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023 Here are some alternatives to driving to the ballpark: Ride share drop-off and pick-up can be accessed using the Rawson Street entrance to Ballpark Commons via Ballpark Drive. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'via.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near via

Cite this Entry

“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

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!