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

The only other defensive players acquired via an in-season trade for two first-round picks are cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (2019 Los Angeles Rams) and Sauce Gardner (2025 Indianapolis Colts). — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

This architectural paradigm, which has directly informed the biennial via its Urban Visions, was initially a thrilling break from corporate postmodernism. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Those two independent spacecraft in geostationary orbit detected the bolide via onboard lightning imagers. — Leonard David, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Ykone’s expansion to Japan builds on the agency’s current presence in Asia, via offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai since 2021, and India since 2024, the latter through the acquisition of a 70 percent stake in local firm Barcode. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 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