How to Use roll-on in a Sentence

roll-on

1 of 2 adjective
  • This clear liquid, which comes in a roll-on, has never done me wrong.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2023
  • For those that don’t want to wait for roll-on deodorants to dry, this one dries down instantly.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 May 2023
  • Forms of deodorant include stick, roll-on, aerosol spray, powder and gel.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • These essential oil roll-on sticks can help people stay centered during hard days.
    — Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The smooth, quick-drying roll-on glides on effortlessly, leaving no sticky residue or white marks.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
  • In addition to the spray, there’s also a deep sleep roll-on that can be applied to the temples, ears, neck, and wrists.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Twelve civilian vessels—six roll-on, roll-off ferries and six deck cargo ships—took part in the exercise.
    — Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Sprays and roll-on deodorants tend to be the best options to ensure your deodorant doesn’t leave residue on your clothes.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Form Clinical strength deodorants come in roll-on, gel and solid forms.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
  • This would include things like fuel shops, ammunition ships, roll-on/roll-off transports, and the like.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
  • By the end of the night, the three of them were chatting with people sitting nearby and adorning new friends with roll-on body glitter.
    — Ye Fan, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This roll-on ball helps to evenly apply the liquid deodorant to the underarm.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Gel deodorants have a thick consistency that takes longer to dry than roll-on options but are also easy to use and dry clear.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
  • This tram is roll-on/roll-off for those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
    — Dave Parfitt, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
  • This new product looks pretty impressive and would replace any cream, wraps or roll-on products, in my opinion.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Icy Hot’s classic pain-relieving formula gets a mess-free upgrade in this roll-on cream.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Antiperspirant comes in sprays, gels, lotions, powders, and roll-on liquids.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 16 June 2023
  • 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, 1 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • The product also comes with an easy roll-on applicator to keep your hands from getting the messy, dirty applications.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
  • This roll-on serum swaps the active for shikimic acid, which has anti-microbial properties to offset odor production.
    — Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This clean-ingredient, aluminum-free roll-on is gentle on your delicate underarm skin.
    — Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Gifting fragrance can be a hit or miss, but Lake & Skye's roll-on fragrance oil is a shoo-in to be a fabulous stocking stuffer loved by all.
    — People Staff, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Engineers designed it as a roll-on, roll-off system that does not require permanent installation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s another natural deo that uses mandelic and lactic acids—this time in a cooling, roll-on formula.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 July 2025
  • Owners of vessels classified as either a vehicle carrier or roll-on/roll-off vessel will have to pay a fee of $14 per net ton.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
  • China has already ramped up production of roll-on/roll-off ships—commercial vessels that can be repurposed for military transport.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Made with organic sugar, chamomile, citric acid, and water, this roll-on wax might inspire you to make your own DIY version at home.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • The Apollo astronauts did their business in the open, peeing into a roll-on cuff and pooping into plastic bags in the presence of their crewmates.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026

roll-on

2 of 2 noun
  • The smooth, quick-drying roll-on glides on effortlessly, leaving no sticky residue or white marks.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This clean-ingredient, aluminum-free roll-on is gentle on your delicate underarm skin.
    — Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Out of the 10% roll-on/roll-off freight ACL handles, only 1% is passenger cars.
    — Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Owners of vessels classified as either a vehicle carrier or roll-on/roll-off vessel will have to pay a fee of $14 per net ton.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Blankets and aromatherapy roll-on sticks are also helpful for cold temperatures, headaches, and stuffiness, which are common causes of discomfort during long flights.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2025
  • All the inclusions here — from the absolu de parfum bottle and the roll-on oil to the hand cream — are TSA-friendly, making future vacations a thrill for your nose, too.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.
    — Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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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