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

This one goes on clear, leaving no white cast on your skin or clothes, and the cooling roll-on deodorant feels excellent on sensitive armpits. —

Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024 According to Market Defense, Pure Instinct’s roll-on pheromone perfume in the scent Crave is the top-selling women’s fragrance on Amazon, netting just under $300,000 in monthly sales on the platform. —

Noor Lobad, WWD, 24 Sep. 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 See all Example Sentences for roll-on