: 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!
Examples of roll-on in a Sentence
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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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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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
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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