roll-onadj.n.

Brit.

/ˈrəʊlɒn/, U.S.

/ˈroʊlˌɑn/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: roll v.², on adv.

Etymology: < roll v.² + on adv.

A. adj.

1. Of a corset or girdle: that rolls up on to the body.

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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [adjective] > corset

corset1837

deboned1922

roll-on1933

1933 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 Oct. 6/4 (advt.) Absolutely the most wonderful value we have ever offered in this famous ‘rollon’ girdle.

1946 Times 1 Mar. 2/5 Roll-on corsets have not been manufactured for nearly four years owing to rubber shortage, but production is being resumed.

1950 B. Pym Some Tame Gazelle i. 9 She liked her clothes to fit tightly and always wore an elastic roll-on corset.

1981 Radio Times 16 May 26/2 (advt.) Two-way stretch roll-on girdle.

2. Of liquid (esp. a deodorant): that is applied by means of a rolling stopper at the mouth of the container.

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1955 Jrnl.-Tribune (Marysville, Ohio) 3 Nov. 9/5 (advt.) Ban Roll-On Deodorant 98c.

1962 Fuller Brush Products Feb. 2/2 ‘Roll-On’ anti-perspirant and deodorant.

1975 N. Freeling What are Bugles blowing For? xx. 118 Her mind was furnished with moisture cream and roll-on deodorants.

1991 San Diego Union-Tribune (Nexis) 17 July d1 A wise parent will dole these out as the need arises: coloring books, safety scissors, construction paper, a tube of roll-on glue.

2006 Weight Watchers Mag. June 18/2 Try a medical-grade roll-on antiperspirant such as Driclor or Anhydrol Forte.

B. n.

1. A type of elasticated corset designed to be stepped into and rolled up on to the body. Frequently in plural.

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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [noun] > corset > types of

cosins1727

tabbies1752

jupe1810

tournure1831

crinoline1870

roll-on1933

Merry Widow1952

bralette1953

waspie1957

two-way stretch1959

shapewear1977

1933 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 Oct. 6/4 (advt.) Flatter your figure—wear ‘rollons’.

1945 Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch 29 Mar. 3/2 A start could be made by changing the corsets—reminiscent of cumbersome bone and lacing styles—and attracting young women with the idea of..roll-ons.

1960 M. Cecil Something in Common 40 Holding the base of her roll-ons firmly, she wriggled inside them optimistically.

1972 Times 26 June 13/5 I..found myself in a bedroom in which was a very surprised lady struggling into her roll-on.

1992 M. Baren How it all Began 44/3 The development of tights..led to many younger women discarding the roll-ons and suspenders.

2. A liquid, esp. a deodorant, applied by means of a rolling stopper at the mouth of the container.

ΚΠ

1958 Time 26 May 8/1 (advt.) Old Spice Stick Deodorant is built for speed in new, unbreakable plastic case!.. Applies and dries faster than any roll-on, cream, ordinary stick!

1960 Which? Feb. 35/2 Body mist, the only roll-on to contain hexachlorophane, weakened nylon and viscose rayon.

1983 T. Winton in Westerly Sept. 60 They tried hard, then, to disguise and dispel their body odours. They tried roll-ons, spray-ons, dab-ons, and stick-ons.

2006 Reader's Digest Apr. 59/1 We try deodorant stones, but find they're not quite up to the deodorising standards we're used to and experiment with an aluminium-free roll-on.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	roll-on
释义	roll-onadj.n. Brit. /ˈrəʊlɒn/, U.S. /ˈroʊlˌɑn/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: roll v.², on adv. Etymology: < roll v.² + on adv. A. adj. 1. Of a corset or girdle: that rolls up on to the body. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [adjective] > corset corset1837 deboned1922 roll-on1933 1933 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 Oct. 6/4 (advt.) Absolutely the most wonderful value we have ever offered in this famous ‘rollon’ girdle. 1946 Times 1 Mar. 2/5 Roll-on corsets have not been manufactured for nearly four years owing to rubber shortage, but production is being resumed. 1950 B. Pym Some Tame Gazelle i. 9 She liked her clothes to fit tightly and always wore an elastic roll-on corset. 1981 Radio Times 16 May 26/2 (advt.) Two-way stretch roll-on girdle. 2. Of liquid (esp. a deodorant): that is applied by means of a rolling stopper at the mouth of the container. ΚΠ 1955 Jrnl.-Tribune (Marysville, Ohio) 3 Nov. 9/5 (advt.) Ban Roll-On Deodorant 98c. 1962 Fuller Brush Products Feb. 2/2 ‘Roll-On’ anti-perspirant and deodorant. 1975 N. Freeling What are Bugles blowing For? xx. 118 Her mind was furnished with moisture cream and roll-on deodorants. 1991 San Diego Union-Tribune (Nexis) 17 July d1 A wise parent will dole these out as the need arises: coloring books, safety scissors, construction paper, a tube of roll-on glue. 2006 Weight Watchers Mag. June 18/2 Try a medical-grade roll-on antiperspirant such as Driclor or Anhydrol Forte. B. n. 1. A type of elasticated corset designed to be stepped into and rolled up on to the body. Frequently in plural. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [noun] > corset > types of cosins1727 tabbies1752 jupe1810 tournure1831 crinoline1870 roll-on1933 Merry Widow1952 bralette1953 waspie1957 two-way stretch1959 shapewear1977 1933 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 Oct. 6/4 (advt.) Flatter your figure—wear ‘rollons’. 1945 Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch 29 Mar. 3/2 A start could be made by changing the corsets—reminiscent of cumbersome bone and lacing styles—and attracting young women with the idea of..roll-ons. 1960 M. Cecil Something in Common 40 Holding the base of her roll-ons firmly, she wriggled inside them optimistically. 1972 Times 26 June 13/5 I..found myself in a bedroom in which was a very surprised lady struggling into her roll-on. 1992 M. Baren How it all Began 44/3 The development of tights..led to many younger women discarding the roll-ons and suspenders. 2. A liquid, esp. a deodorant, applied by means of a rolling stopper at the mouth of the container. ΚΠ 1958 Time 26 May 8/1 (advt.) Old Spice Stick Deodorant is built for speed in new, unbreakable plastic case!.. Applies and dries faster than any roll-on, cream, ordinary stick! 1960 Which? Feb. 35/2 Body mist, the only roll-on to contain hexachlorophane, weakened nylon and viscose rayon. 1983 T. Winton in Westerly Sept. 60 They tried hard, then, to disguise and dispel their body odours. They tried roll-ons, spray-ons, dab-ons, and stick-ons. 2006 Reader's Digest Apr. 59/1 We try deodorant stones, but find they're not quite up to the deodorising standards we're used to and experiment with an aluminium-free roll-on. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1933
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