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- [rohl on, awn]
- /roʊl ɒn, ɔn/
- /rəʊl ɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rohl on, awn]
- /roʊl ɒn, ɔn/
Definitions of roll-on word
- adjective roll-on packaged in a tubelike container one end of which is equipped with a rotating ball that dispenses and spreads the liquid content directly. 1
- noun roll-on a document of paper, parchment, or the like, that is or may be rolled up, as for storing; scroll. 1
- noun roll-on a list, register, or catalog, especially one containing the names of the persons belonging to a company, class, society, etc. 1
- noun roll-on anything rolled up in a ringlike or cylindrical form: a roll of wire. 1
- noun roll-on a number of papers or other items rolled up together. 1
- noun roll-on a length of cloth, wallpaper, or the like, rolled up in cylindrical form (often forming a definite measure). 1
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Origin of roll-on
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; adj., noun use of verb phrase roll on
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Roll-on
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
roll-on popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for roll-on
noun roll-on
- deodorant — Deodorant is a substance that you can use on your body to hide or prevent the smell of sweat.