: 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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Rachel King, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
These essential oil roll-on sticks can help people stay centered during hard days.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
The new line will include diffusers and roll-on fragrances, blending Sergent’s botanical expertise with the olfactory experience.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
These essential oil roll-on sticks can help people stay centered during hard days.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
But don't use a roll-on or stick—only a spray deodorant will work.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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