overwater

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verb

over·​wa·​ter ˌō-vər-ˈwȯ-tər How to pronounce overwater (audio)
-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

Examples of overwater in a Sentence

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Verb
Larger groups will appreciate the overwater two-bedroom villas and oasis overwater two-bedroom villas that feature large living spaces and private pools, making for the ideal canopy on which to compose unforgettable memories. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Do not overwater bulbs that are overwintering in the ground. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Larger groups will appreciate the overwater two-bedroom villas and oasis overwater two-bedroom villas that feature large living spaces and private pools, making for the ideal canopy on which to compose unforgettable memories. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 The overwater villas have glass-bottom floors and pool decks with corkscrew slides, and the fantastical Den, just a year and a half old, is the largest kids’ club in South Asia. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1691, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1889, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overwater was in 1691

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“Overwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwater. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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