over·wa·ter
ˌō-vər-ˈwȯ-tər 
-ˈwä-
overwatered; overwatering
: to water (something) too much : to give too much water to (something)
overwatered the plants
Do not overwater.
: 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
John Stark
: over or across a body of water
flew overwater
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Water the Plant Consistently Many people overwater an orchid and drown its roots, killing it.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Each box is equipped with an Underwater Locator Beacon in the event of an overwater crash, according to NTSB.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Do not overwater bulbs that are overwintering in the ground.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Water the Plant Consistently Many people overwater an orchid and drown its roots, killing it.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Fill your days with overwater exploration through Blackwater River State Park, cycling the , or butterfly spotting at the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Each box is equipped with an Underwater Locator Beacon in the event of an overwater crash, according to NTSB.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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
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“Overwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwater. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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