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

: 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!

Examples of roll-on in a Sentence

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Adjective

Meanwhile, China is building roll-on, roll-off ferries that are nominally civilian, but have started to take part in military exercises. —

Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024 In addition to its beachy smell, the deodorant feels great against the skin, according to our teen tester, thanks in large part to a roll-on application that’s enjoyable to use. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 13 Aug. 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

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