roll-on

1 of 3

adjective

: rubbed or spread on the body with a bottle that has a rolling ball set into its top
a roll-on deodorant

roll-on

2 of 3

noun

plural roll-ons
: something (as deodorant) that is rubbed or spread on the body with a bottle that has a rolling ball set into its top
deodorants sold as roll-ons, sprays, or sticks

roll on

3 of 3

idiom

British, informal
used to say that one wants a time or event to come quickly
Roll on Friday. I can't wait for the weekend!

Examples of roll-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Meanwhile, China is building roll-on, roll-off ferries that are nominally civilian, but have started to take part in military exercises. Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024 In addition to its beachy smell, the deodorant feels great against the skin, according to our teen tester, thanks in large part to a roll-on application that’s enjoyable to use. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
Noun
But don't use a roll-on or stick—only a spray deodorant will work. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for roll-on 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'roll-on.' 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 roll-on

Cite this Entry

“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Last Updated: - Definition revised
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!