over-the-counter
adjective
over-the-count·er
ˌō-vər-ṯẖə-ˈkau̇n-tər 
1
: not traded or effected on an organized securities exchange
over-the-counter transactions
over-the-counter securities
2
: sold lawfully without prescription
an over-the-counter pain reliever
Examples of over-the-counter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
As opposed to dietary supplements, trendy health hacks and even many over-the-counter medications, there are robust systems in place to test and monitor the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
—
Discover Magazine, 22 June 2024
Some over-the-counter and prescription antidandruff shampoos contain ketoconazole, an ingredient that may help with certain types of hair loss — including those caused by chronic inflammation and sensitivity to hormones, some dermatologists said.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Hyaluronic acid appears in almost every over-the-counter moisturizer sold today, but the HyalO4Care formula utilizes nanotechnology to increase its absorption capabilities.
—Hannah Baxter, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
In Korea, sunscreens are regulated as functional cosmetics versus the US where they’re regulated as over-the-counter drugs.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for over-the-counter 
Discover Magazine, 22 June 2024
Some over-the-counter and prescription antidandruff shampoos contain ketoconazole, an ingredient that may help with certain types of hair loss — including those caused by chronic inflammation and sensitivity to hormones, some dermatologists said.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Hyaluronic acid appears in almost every over-the-counter moisturizer sold today, but the HyalO4Care formula utilizes nanotechnology to increase its absorption capabilities.
—Hannah Baxter, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
In Korea, sunscreens are regulated as functional cosmetics versus the US where they’re regulated as over-the-counter drugs.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for over-the-counter
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'over-the-counter.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near over-the-counter
Cite this Entry
“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share