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

Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Those who bought tickets with cash or check will receive a refund via mail. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike via the group’s news agency Saba on Tuesday, saying the ship was carrying military equipment. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

The defense wanted an overflow room—a separate courtroom where the proceedings would be played via video feed—and for the trial to be livestreamed. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 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