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• plural of curtain.
• present tense form of curtain (3rd person singular).

curtains

British  

/ ˈkɜːtənz /

plural noun

1. informal death or ruin; the end

   if the enemy see us it will be curtains for us

2. a hairstyle in which the hair is parted in the centre of the forehead and curved out over the temples

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Audit your vents and outdoor unit: Ensure furniture, rugs or curtains aren’t blocking indoor supply or return vents.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

In the short term, he recommends measures such as keeping curtains and blinds closed during the day, staying hydrated and using reflective window film to reduce heat levels indoors.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

It appears to be curtains again for “All My Children,” the soap opera that ran four decades on ABC before being canceled, then resurrected as an Internet series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

During the day, close the curtains or blinds to keep out the sun.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Trying not to think of the sticky white curtains that swathed the trees, the huge, crawling spiders and their million eyes so close.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda