Prince of Darkness
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Prince of Darkness
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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All of this in support of his Prince of Darkness schtick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
As well as Queen, it is where Oasis have forged some of their biggest hits, and where the late Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, arrived in 1970 with his new band Black Sabbath.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
At least Ozzy had real talent and a willingness to depart from his old Prince of Darkness persona to take on a more broadly palatable one that he didn’t exploit to break the world.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025
Many family members were at Villa Park to support the so-called Prince of Darkness for what turned out to be his final performance.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
It feels like the Prince of Darkness has swept his cloak over the table.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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