Per/pɜː(ɹ)/prepositionFor each.“$2.50 per dozen”To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).“100 centimeters per meter”By the, by means of the, via the, through the.“Introduce the endoscope per nasum.”Synonyms: /, p, p., ⅌, a, an🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history