via

preposition

ˈvī-ə  ˈvē-ə 

1

: by way of

2

: through the medium or agency of

also : by means of

Synonyms of via

• by
• through

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

Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. —Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Traffic through the strait has fallen by 90% since the start of the Iran war, sending global oil prices skyrocketing and inflicting alarming shortages on the Asian nations that get their oil from Persian Gulf countries via the strait. —David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

The ripple effect of the disruption to LNG, helium, sulphur, and fertilizer supply chains could persist for up to 18 months, Emons told CNBC via email. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, ablative of via way — more at way

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for via

• gaia
• maia
• maya
• playa
• jeremiah
• nehemiah
• obadiah
• zechariah
• zephaniah
• messiah
• nyaya
• papaya

Kids Definition

via

preposition

ˌvī-ə  ˌvē-ə 

: by way of

entered via the back door