wash over

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

The business is part of a larger trend washing over Brooklyn, with laundromats increasingly paired with gathering spaces designed to help customers make better use of their time while waiting for their clothes. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Outdoors lovers of all ages and skill levels can paddle and hike to their hearts’ content or just let the immense beauty of the park wash over them like a wave. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026

The dual hormone/neurotransmitter helps to regulate your stress levels, slow your heart rate, and allows a feeling of safety and contentment to wash over you. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026

First, the ionic liquid washes over the ash, acting like a magnet to pull the rare earth elements away from the waste. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026

Rhymes for wash over

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