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

Former Florida Gator Me’Arah O’Neal, a 6-foot-4 forward and 2024 McDonald’s All-American, announced her commitment to UK via social media Monday afternoon. —Caroline Makauskas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

While passage through the canal usually comes at a flat rate via reservations, companies without bookings can pay more to cross through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder. —Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

The report confirmed tracking data reported earlier by CBS News that showed the Idemitsu Maru leaving the Persian Gulf via the strait on Tuesday morning. —CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Additional executive producers are Hilary Leavitt via Upside Down Pictures, Shawn Levy via 21 Laps and Dan Cohen. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Apr. 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
• jeremiah
• nehemiah
• obadiah
• zechariah
• zephaniah
• messiah
• nyaya
• papaya

Kids Definition

via

preposition

ˌvī-ə  ˌvē-ə 

: by way of

entered via the back door