How to Use overwater in a Sentence

overwater

1 of 2 verb
  • Keep the soil moist and don’t overwater it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Keep the area damp, but do not overwater.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • To avoid root rot, be careful not to overwater the plant.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
  • So be sure not to overwater yours, as this could lead to root disease.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 22 June 2023
  • Keep the plant moist, but be careful not to overwater it.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
  • Don't overwater, though, which can lead to ice forming around the roots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Keep the medium or moss moist, but don’t overwater.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Provide good drainage and do not overwater.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • As long as the bulb remains firm, give it more time to grow and be careful not to overwater it.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Don't overwater, or the plants — which can withstand dry spells better than rainy ones — may rot.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
  • As long as your bulb remains firm, be patient and be careful not to overwater.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Give them rich, acidic soil (coffee grounds help) and keep them evenly moist, but don’t overwater them.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
  • Be careful not to overwater, as this may cause rot and fungal diseases.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Just be sure to give plants good drainage and don't overwater, Gerdes advises.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Don't overwater in-ground Night Sky petunias, or their stems will grow weak.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
  • For lithops, be very careful not to overwater because this is an easy way to kill your succulent.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Running the sprinkler and moving on to other chores is an all-too-easy way to overwater your lawn.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Don't overwater them (once a week will do) and give this popular pick bright, indirect light.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Sago palms are drought-tolerant, so don’t overwater them.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Don't overwater any impatiens, however, which can cause the plants to rot.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Ginger plants are vulnerable to root rot so don't overwater.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Water regularly while the cuttings grow; keep the soil moist, but don't overwater.
    — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
  • Rosemary is easy to overwater, so getting the watering just right is important.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Rosemary is easy to overwater, so getting the watering just right is important.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Water the plants thoroughly to ensure water reaches the roots, but don't overwater them.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
  • More people tend to overwater succulents, which leads to rot and ultimately the collapse of your plant.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • That means residents can't overwater in an attempt to save them, but that doesn't mean all of Colorado's gardens are doomed.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • And two, don't overwater them, especially in winter.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Often, people overwater their houseplants though all the plants need is a little more humidity.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2025
  • 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

overwater

2 of 2 adjective
  • Guests can swim or snorkel in the clear blue water, lounge in the sun, and hang out on the overwater swings.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
  • This low-lying nation is famous for its overwater villas and sparkling turquoise waters.
    — Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
  • On the relaxation side of things, there’s overwater cabanas, balloon rides, and an adults-only beach.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Aside from the handful of treehouses there are 16 overwater villas with glass floors looking into the sea.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 25 May 2023
  • But do get outside and see the red-footed tortoises that live here and take a boat to the overwater spa bungalow for a calming facial or body treatment.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The overwater accommodations come with a kitchenette, king-size bed, glass floor, and indoor-outdoor shower.
    — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Its iconic turquoise lagoon, encircled by lush green peaks and overwater bungalows creates a dreamlike setting.
    — James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Crystal blue waters and overwater bungalows shouldn’t be a hard sell to your partner when discussing elopement destinations.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025
  • The Maldives is renowned for its quiet luxuries—overwater villas with plunge pools, candlelight dinners on the beach, and of course private butlers.
    — Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • One in-room experience is a starlit dinner or breakfast delivered to your overwater villa via an outrigger canoe.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • St Regis The Maldives’ spa scene is saturated with overwater treatment rooms and oceanside sound baths.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Water enthusiasts can also enjoy boat racing, sailing, and even an overwater obstacle course.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • 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, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Then there are the thoughtful, transparent touches throughout the overwater villas and spa, including glass-bottom bathtubs and cutouts beneath every massage table.
    — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As one of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations, its overwater villas and underwater restaurants draw in shoals of newlyweds.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Bora Bora is the gem of French Polynesia, with stunning blue waters, overwater bungalows, and a plethora of marine life.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Perched atop stilts and accessed via boardwalks on the open lagoon, overwater villas not tucked into the dense foliage on land are designed to feel like serene spaces within spaces, adding to the overall transporting effect.
    — Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The Maldives also has 105 islands hosting high-end resorts that show off the country’s turquoise sea and powdery white beaches—and the overwater and beachfront villas that guests stay in.
    — Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • To get here, guests take a 45-minute seaplane ride and land in an utter paradise filled with overwater bungalows, glittering private pools, and plenty of delicious (and included) food and drinks.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Each villa's large primary bedroom sits on the overwater side, finished in soft timber furniture, Italian white terrazzo flooring, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
    — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • An intimate, guest-only spa features 10 oceanfront treatment villas and two overwater spa bungalows, accessible only by boat.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Its most impressive features include the overwater Pescari restaurant and a collection of overwater bungalows that come complete with private butler service and plenty of perks.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
  • Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
    — Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The resort comprises six tropical islands, 13 white sand beaches, three lagoons, and 36 suites ranging from overwater bungalows to three-bedroom pool villas.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • In the middle of the overwater boardwalk sits the Elephant House, Nayara’s restaurant, a 100-year-old structure imported from Bali.
    — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Home to about 3 percent of the planet’s reefs, the Maldives is also known for its clear emerald waters, luxurious overwater bungalows, and providing travelers with an isolated retreat.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Providing ultimate luxury amid natural beauty, all rooms are overwater bungalows that provide unparalleled seclusion.
    — James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Accessibility There are four ADA accessible rooms, including two overwater bungalows with lagoon views and two beach bungalows with plunge pools.
    — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • With more than 1,000 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, readers appreciate the abundance of overwater villas at Maldivian resorts, bioluminescent beaches, and world-class snorkeling in coral reefs alive with manta rays and reef sharks.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

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