This is the 7546th most frequent Russian word.
дожди
"Дожди" means "rains" in English.
The usage of 'дожди' in this case symbolizes the relief provided by the much-awaited rains following a dry period.
После долгой засухи дожди наконец-то начались.
After a long drought, rains finally began.
Here, 'дожди' refers to the fact that it rained—a plural form representing a continuous occurrence of rainy days.
Дожди шли всю неделю.
It rained all week.
In this context, 'дожди' indicates the seasonal rains, associated with their refreshing impact during spring.