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

Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death via a video announcement on Facebook. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

The entity was converted into a public company in 2012, and went public via a dual IPO on Malaysian bourse Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Wrapping Stella Artois in the trappings of the series was key to the alliance, says Marcel Marcondes, global CMO of Anheuser Busch InBev, via email. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Brighton have rebuffed widespread loan interest from Championship clubs after Cozier-Duberry helped Bolton Wanderers to promotion via the League One play-offs last season with nine goals and 13 assists in 37 games. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 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