overwater

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verb

over·wa·ter ˌō-vər-ˈwȯ-tər

-ˈwä-

overwatered; overwatering

transitive + intransitive

: to water (something) too much : to give too much water to (something)

overwatered the plants

Do not overwater.

overwater

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adjective

: situated or occurring over a body of water

overwater flights

You can extend your walk all the way south to Fairhaven if you're up to it, enjoying the two overwater walkways connected by solid gravel paths.—

John Stark

overwater

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adverb

: over or across a body of water

flew overwater

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Verb

Light: Medium to bright from an east- or west-facing window Care Tip: Take care to not overwater. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 Water the bale to dissolve and distribute the fertilizer, but take care not to overwater, which would wash out the nutrients. —

Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024

Adjective

As my helicopter hovered above the seemingly infinite blue sea and the overwater villas at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort, the comparison to the Maldives was inescapable. —

Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia Off the coast of Cambodia, intrepid travelers can opt for a more rustic overwater getaway than the glitz and glam of the Maldives. —

Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024

Adverb

The resort offers 65 suites and villas—some sit overwater and have swim-up terraces, others feature splashy private pools—plus two restaurants, a comprehensive wellness program, and outdoor activities ranging from diving to surfing. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overwater