via

preposition

ˈvī-ə How to pronounce via (audio) ˈvē-ə How to pronounce via (audio)
Synonyms of vianext
1
: by way of
2
: through the medium or agency of
also : by means of

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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.
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Meanwhile, when not in use, the tablet's screensaver can act as a photo album, displaying images that are easily transferred via Bluetooth. — New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 So instead of getting magnesium that has been smelted via the Pidgeon process, Lola extracts the stuff from seawater via electrolysis, powered by solar. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Soho lofts and prewar buildings with smaller flowers in Lower Manhattan are both easier to deal with, Marvel said to CNN via email. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for via

Word History

Etymology

Latin, ablative of via way — more at way

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of via was in 1677

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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via

preposition
ˌvī-ə How to pronounce via (audio) ˌvē-ə How to pronounce via (audio)
: by way of
entered via the back door

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