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

Authorities said heavy rainfall also washed over the refuse overnight, creating hazardous conditions at the landfill, according to the AP. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Cool water washed over my feet as the waves rolled in and out, and the steady rhythm of the ocean gradually quieted everything else. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Luxury or delicate materials like silk, velvet, or sateen are not as practical to wash over and over again. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026

Gratitude for the moment, the stillness, and the vastness washed over me. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for wash over

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