roll-on

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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

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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

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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!

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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
This clean-ingredient, aluminum-free roll-on is gentle on your delicate underarm skin. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The smooth, quick-drying roll-on glides on effortlessly, leaving no sticky residue or white marks. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roll-on

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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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