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
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Juri also enrolled in preschool at a local YMCA with the help of her literacy coordinator, Davis said.
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CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
However, the Northern Colorado YMCA group has had another branch audited previously.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Juri also enrolled in preschool at a local YMCA with the help of her literacy coordinator, Davis said.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Whitney Holmes Oliver, executive director of the Davis-Scott Family YMCA, grew up coming to the branch near Pittman-Sullivan Park.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
However, the Northern Colorado YMCA group has had another branch audited previously.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Juri also enrolled in preschool at a local YMCA with the help of her literacy coordinator, Davis said.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Whitney Holmes Oliver, executive director of the Davis-Scott Family YMCA, grew up coming to the branch near Pittman-Sullivan Park.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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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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