Judas Priest
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of Judas Priest
First recorded in 1910–15; euphemism for Jesus Christ
Example Sentences
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The cult star promised covers of metal staples like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, as well as "a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire."
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Even today, she asks schoolchildren if they have heard of Deep Purple, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, which she still counts among her favorite bands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford, who grew up a few miles away in Walsall, picks up the legendary story.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
At age 72, singer Rob Halford continues to lead Judas Priest onward, while Black Sabbath retired in 2017 with its founding band members in their late 60s.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024
In times of stress I have heard him swear by "Judas Priest," but never more profanely.
From D'Ri and I by Bacheller, Irving
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