over–the–counter adjective
always used before a noun 1 : available for purchase without a special note (called a prescription) from a doctor
▪ an over-the-counter medication ▪ over-the-counter drugs — abbr. OTC — see also over the counter at 1counter 2 US, business : not traded on an organized stock exchange
▪ an over-the-counter stock
▪ an over-the-counter medication ▪ over-the-counter drugs — abbr. OTC — see also over the counter at 1counter
▪ an over-the-counter stock
