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
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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Light: Medium to bright from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Take care to not overwater.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Booking a couple’s service in one of the resort’s overwater spa suites is a must for honeymooners, as well as private romantic dinners on the property’s tiny motu island.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Keep plants moist during the blooming season, but don't overwater, which can cause yellowing leaves and the spread of disease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Light: Medium to bright from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Take care to not overwater.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Four Seasons Hotel Miami With a fresh, modern look, this Four-Star gem remains the definitive hub for Miami’s power crowd and business travelers, providing a tropical haven amid a bustling urban center with its grove of overwater hammocks.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Booking a couple’s service in one of the resort’s overwater spa suites is a must for honeymooners, as well as private romantic dinners on the property’s tiny motu island.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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 17 Dec. 2024.
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