YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young men
—usually used with the
a member of the YMCA
—sometimes shortened informally to the Y
Examples of YMCA in a Sentence
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The Boy Scouts came next, followed by a contingent of men and boys from the YMCA.
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
This road takes us to my children’s schools, to Cleator field for Little League, and my daughter swims at the YMCA, too.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
White followed the tour with a meet and greet at the Cleaver Family YMCA.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
On your way back southeast, go by the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby and hike the lush, 2.2-mile Waterfall Trail, which requires a day pass to access ($29 for adults, $14 for children, free for YMCA members).
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024
The site is dirt now, in front of the Indian Land YMCA and within walking distance of a planned Target in the CrossRidge development.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
Biden's first stop was at the Westwood Park YMCA in Nashua, New Hampshire to discuss recent expansions of the PACT Act, a law that expands access to health care and services for veterans who have experienced exposure to toxic substances and burn pits overseas.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Dodd petitioned local churches, the YMCA and shopkeepers to observe Father's Day – a Mother's Day counterpart that would celebrate dads.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 May 2024
Another wonderful program is YMCA Project Cornerstone, dedicated to nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our youth.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
This road takes us to my children’s schools, to Cleator field for Little League, and my daughter swims at the YMCA, too.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
White followed the tour with a meet and greet at the Cleaver Family YMCA.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
On your way back southeast, go by the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby and hike the lush, 2.2-mile Waterfall Trail, which requires a day pass to access ($29 for adults, $14 for children, free for YMCA members).
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024
The site is dirt now, in front of the Indian Land YMCA and within walking distance of a planned Target in the CrossRidge development.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
Biden's first stop was at the Westwood Park YMCA in Nashua, New Hampshire to discuss recent expansions of the PACT Act, a law that expands access to health care and services for veterans who have experienced exposure to toxic substances and burn pits overseas.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Dodd petitioned local churches, the YMCA and shopkeepers to observe Father's Day – a Mother's Day counterpart that would celebrate dads.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 May 2024
Another wonderful program is YMCA Project Cornerstone, dedicated to nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our youth.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
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YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian men
Etymology
Young Men's Christian Association
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