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

That makes sense for kids who have grown up texting more than talking on the phone, and communicating via Snapchat and Zoom videos. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026

The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026

This coincides with the container shipping industry at large, with the number of cargo vessels sailing via the Suez Canal rising to 35 in the week ended June 28. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Residents were directed to leave via Mount Aukum Road, traveling either north to Pleasant Valley Road or south to Four Corners. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 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