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overwater

  • a word derived from water.

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Terra cotta pots dry quickly and are a good choice for those gardening in wetter regions or who tend to overwater.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Milkweed, which provides excellent breeding habitat, is easy to grow—in fact, Tallamy says that novice gardeners often overwater it, forgetting that it thrives in adverse conditions.

From National Geographic • Dec. 14, 2023

One- or two-bedroom overwater bungalows are solidly docked to a secure pathway and feature simple maritime decor — perfect if you’ve dreamed of sleeping on the water but get seasick.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

Moisture meters will tell you where the water level is in the soil and help you not overwater your plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2021

Further long overwater canoe voyages brought settlers north to Hawaii, east to Pitcairn and Easter Islands, and southwest to New Zealand.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond