over-the-counter
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvɚðəkˈaʊntɚ/
OTC

Definition & Meaning of "over-the-counter"in English

over-the-counter
01

(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
He chose an over-the-counter remedy to ease his indigestion.
02

(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange

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