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
Examples of overwater in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMegan 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
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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
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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
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“Overwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwater. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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