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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phrase

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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Form Clinical strength deodorants come in roll-on, gel and solid forms. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 Engineers designed it as a roll-on, roll-off system that does not require permanent installation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Spray and roll-on repellents provide up to eight hours of protection against mosquitoes and six hours against ticks. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 This easy-to-roll-on mineral face stick sunscreen sits on top of your skin, protecting it from the sun and creating a matte finish. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 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 Aug. 2026.

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