: 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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
This clean-ingredient, aluminum-free roll-on is gentle on your delicate underarm skin.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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
All the inclusions here — from the absolu de parfum bottle and the roll-on oil to the hand cream — are TSA-friendly, making future vacations a thrill for your nose, too.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
This clean-ingredient, aluminum-free roll-on is gentle on your delicate underarm skin.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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