over-the-counter medicine

ریشه

The word 'over' means 'without' or 'beyond', 'the counter' refers to the area where goods are sold in a store, and 'medicine' refers to a substance used to treat or prevent illness. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

• Over-the-counter medicines such as pain relievers and cough syrup are readily available at pharmacies.
• She prefers using over-the-counter medicine for minor ailments instead of prescription drugs.
• The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter medicine to alleviate his allergy symptoms.