roll-on

[rohl-on, -awn]

adjective

1. packaged in a tubelike container one end of which is equipped with a rotating ball that dispenses and spreads the liquid content directly.

noun

1. a roll-on preparation.

   spray deodorants and roll-ons.

roll on

verb

1. used to express the wish that an eagerly anticipated event or date will come quickly

   roll on Saturday

adjective

1. (of a deodorant, lip gloss, etc) dispensed by means of a revolving ball fitted into the neck of the container

noun

1. a woman's foundation garment, made of elasticized material and having no fastenings

2. a liquid cosmetic, esp a deodorant, packed in a container having an applicator consisting of a revolving ball

Word History and Origins

Origin of roll on¹

First recorded in 1945–50; adj., noun use of verb phrase roll on

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