1. plural of rain; periods of rainfall or wet weather
2. seasonal periods of heavy rainfall in tropical regions

1. third person singular present of rain; falls as water drops from clouds

Examples

• The spring rains helped the flowers bloom.
• Heavy rains caused flooding in the valley.
• The monsoon rains arrive in June.
• It rains almost every afternoon during summer.
• The rains have been unusually light this year.
• Farmers depend on the seasonal rains for their crops.
• When it rains, we stay indoors.