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
China has also accelerated the production of dual-use naval vessels, including roll-on/roll-off cargo ships capable of transporting troops and vehicles across the Taiwan Strait. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 These include in particular roll-on/roll-off ships that would be perfect for transporting military vehicles—and have indeed been built with military specs in mind. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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 

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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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