wash over

phrasal verb

washed over; washing over; washes over

1

: to affect or be felt by (someone) thoroughly and deeply

I felt relief washing over me.

Just close your eyes and let the music wash over you.

2

: to appear on (a person's face) suddenly

A look of surprise washed over his face.

Examples of wash over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seconds later, a wave of water washes over the woman as the boat rocks up and down, leaving her completely drenched. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025

Erosion and deadfall often block the trail, and some sections of the hike take trekkers across narrow beaches that are frequently washed over by waves. —Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025

In May 2020, riots over the death of George Floyd began to wash over the country. —Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025

This week’s episode opens with water washing over Victoria Ratliff’s feet while her kids sit a few yards away on a blue-tinged, predawn beach. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for wash over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover