There are several synonyms for the phrase "second month," depending on the context and purpose of use. The most common synonym is "February," which refers to the second month of the Gregorian calendar, named after the Roman purification festival. In a financial context, "bimonthly" means every two months, while "biennial" means every other year or every second year. Teachers and students may refer to "semester" or "term" to describe the second part of an academic year, which usually runs from January to May. For sports enthusiasts, "February" marks the beginning of the NHL and NBA regular seasons' second half, often referred to as the "stretch run".