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

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Ensure the soil is evenly moist, but don't overwater, which can cause root rot. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024 Current attractions — all of which are family-friendly — include the Coco Beach Club, the Oasis Lagoon pool, the Thrill Waterpark, a wave pool, zip lines, a helium balloon ride, and even overwater bungalows to rent for day use. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023 Keep soil moist—to prevent root rot, do not overwater these plants—the soil can go somewhat dry between waterings after the blooming season. Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023 Just make sure not to overwater your tree, as this can cause issues. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023 When irrigating, wet the entire root zone but be careful not to overwater especially if your soil does not drain well. oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023 Don't overwater any impatiens, however, which can cause the plants to rot. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023 The surest way to kill a jade plant is to overwater it! Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023 As the heat builds, don’t overwater Protea, California native plants and plants from other dry regions of the world. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
Adjective
Much of the design stands out: the overwater wine cellar is absolutely unique, for example, with a large glass floor and a large curved picture glass window looking out to an incredible view. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Made up of overwater villas, the hotel will make an excellent base for exploring the Komodo National Park, famed for the indigenous Komodo dragons and located on a nearby island. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Opening in January, the property will feature a collection of 90 overwater and beachfront villas, five restaurants, a signature spa and children's club. The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024 The overwater accommodations come with a kitchenette, king-size bed, glass floor, and indoor-outdoor shower. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023 On an island just off the coast, the 174-room Anantara Mina Al Arab Resort, home to the country’s first overwater villas, will welcome its first guests in January—to be joined by a 155-room Nikki Beach Resort in 2026. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 Perched on stilts above a turquoise lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has overwater villas with private plunge pools. Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023 St Regis The Maldives’ spa scene is saturated with overwater treatment rooms and oceanside sound baths. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 Providing ultimate luxury amid natural beauty, all rooms are overwater bungalows that provide unparalleled seclusion. James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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