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Noun jolson has 1 sense
  1. Jolson, Al Jolson, Asa Yoelson - United States singer (born in Russia) who appeared in the first full-length talking film (1886-1950)
    --1 is a kind of singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser; actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player

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Jolson

Noun: Jolson refers to Al Jolson, a popular American singer, comedian, and actor in the early 20th century. He was known for his energetic style and blackface performances.

Example sentences:

  1. Al Jolson was a legendary performer who entertained audiences with his vibrant singing and comedic talent.
  2. Many consider Jolson one of the pioneers of the entertainment industry.

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Adjective: When jolson is used as an adjective, it refers to something relating to Al Jolson or his performances.

Example sentence:

  1. The jolson style of entertainment captivated audiences during the early 1900s.

Verb: Jolson can also be used as a verb in informal language to mean imitating or mimicking Al Jolson's performing style.

Example sentence:

  1. During the Halloween party, Peter entertained everyone by jolsoning his favorite Al Jolson songs.

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