: 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
roll on
3 of 3phrase
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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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This roll-on perfume oil is almost identical to Bessette Kennedy’s beloved Abdul Kareem, in terms of both the oil format and the scent itself.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The additional changes include the fee structure for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The 12-ounce candles with 60 hour burn time, 7-ounce diffusers, 30-milliliter room spray and 15-milliliter roll-on perfume available in both scents.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This roll-on perfume oil is almost identical to Bessette Kennedy’s beloved Abdul Kareem, in terms of both the oil format and the scent itself.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Alabi imagines someone moving through their day with MAJENYE—cold process soap in the morning, body oil after, roll-on fragrances at midday, then candles in the evening.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The additional changes include the fee structure for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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