Jolson jol·son US/ˈdʒoʊlsʌn/ rare noun 1. United States singer (born in Russia) who appeared in the first full-length talking film (1886-1950) SynonymsAl JolsonAsa Yoelson Related words Broader terms singeractor WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.