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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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 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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