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

In a separate beach photo, Brinkley walked barefoot along the shoreline, smiling as the water washed over her feet. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026

For the most breathtaking experience, head up there during sunrise and sunset, when the golden light washes over the city, illuminating its rooftops and winding streets in a magical glow. —Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

Moments later, the wave that rockfall generated (a tsunami) washed over the nearby villages of Nuugaatsiaq and Illorsuit. —Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026

As the familiar sound washed over her, Aisha’s confusion and agitation abated a little. —Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for wash over

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