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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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Do not overwater bulbs that are overwintering in the ground.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Some estimates suggest that an overwater journey from North America to Fiji could have taken anywhere from four to 12 months.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
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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
Courtesy of Princess Hotels & Resorts All 401 luxury suites have furnished balconies or terraces overlooking the ocean, and the resort also offers 14 overwater villas with infinity pools.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Related article Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting
Some estimates suggest that an overwater journey from North America to Fiji could have taken anywhere from four to 12 months.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.
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