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
overwatering may cause root rot
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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Place each division in a small pot with sphagnum moss and keep it moist, but don’t overwater, Konrat advises.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Spend a few hours soaking in the sun here before heading just a few minutes away to Great Harbour, another popular beachfront with plenty to see and savor, from water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking to beachside bites at Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Restaurant.
Get an overwater massage.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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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Verb
Provide good drainage and do not overwater.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Place each division in a small pot with sphagnum moss and keep it moist, but don’t overwater, Konrat advises.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For years, travelers have viewed the Maldives as the ultimate honeymoon fantasy, defined by overwater villas, candlelit dinners and couples-only escapes.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Spend a few hours soaking in the sun here before heading just a few minutes away to Great Harbour, another popular beachfront with plenty to see and savor, from water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking to beachside bites at Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Restaurant.
Get an overwater massage.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
So this year, enter Sundara Spa + Studio, a center of healing and restorative experiences situated for extra relaxation, overwater.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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 6 May. 2026.
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