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

Soho lofts and prewar buildings with smaller flowers in Lower Manhattan are both easier to deal with, Marvel said to CNN via email. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Muse Image will be available for consumers to access for free via the Meta AI app and site, WhatsApp direct messages and Instagram Stories. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Cruise via a new terminal in Pennsylvania This April, for the first time in nearly two decades, a leisure cruise ship docked in Philadelphia, thanks to the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal on the banks of the Delaware River. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 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
• hezekiah
• jeremiah
• nehemiah
• obadiah
• zechariah
• messiah
• nyaya
• papaya

Kids Definition

via

preposition

ˌvī-ə  ˌvē-ə 

: by way of

entered via the back door