: 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!
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, roll-on perfumes indicate a shift towards convenience and portability, catering to consumers that seek on-the-go fragrance options.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The additional changes include the fee structure for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Bantu’s roll-on oils are small enough to travel with and come in soothing blends like lavender, peppermint, citrus, and fresh herbal scents.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, roll-on perfumes indicate a shift towards convenience and portability, catering to consumers that seek on-the-go fragrance options.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Alabi imagines someone moving through their day with MAJENYE—cold process soap in the morning, body oil after, roll-on fragrances at midday, then candles in the evening.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The additional changes include the fee structure for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Roll-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll-on. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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