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
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 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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