over the counter
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
You can now skip the checkup and get continuous glucose monitors, hearing aids and more over the counter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
Dr. Pieper cautioned against confusing this strategy with over the counter NAD+-precursors.
From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025
Sports drinks can help with mild dehydration, but what may be more helpful are oral rehydration fluids that can be bought over the counter.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
These trade over the counter, like corporate bonds, in contrast to $25 par value preferreds that trade on exchanges and are much easier for individual investors to access.
From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025
The druggist leaned way over the counter and frowned.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.