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

Hainline, now a clinical professor at NYU Langone, retired from the NCAA in 2024 and confirmed via email that he is no longer involved in CARE. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

The new proposal was rejected, but the two sides have remained in contact via mediation. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

The Burke County Emergency Management Agency, which oversees emergencies in Waynesboro, asked anyone with storm damage to report it to local officials via email. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026

The hot springs, which are accessed via a 17-mile roundtrip hike near Aspen, are one of the area’s most popular destinations. — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 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