: rubbed or spread on the body with a bottle that has a rolling ball set into its top
a roll-on deodorant
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
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!
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025
The smooth, quick-drying roll-on glides on effortlessly, leaving no sticky residue or white marks.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Owners of vessels classified as either a vehicle carrier or roll-on/roll-off vessel will have to pay a fee of $14 per net ton.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Icy Hot’s classic pain-relieving formula gets a mess-free upgrade in this roll-on cream.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025
The smooth, quick-drying roll-on glides on effortlessly, leaving no sticky residue or white marks.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Owners of vessels classified as either a vehicle carrier or roll-on/roll-off vessel will have to pay a fee of $14 per net ton.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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