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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Before his death, Mikhail had told sheriff’s deputies that he had been jumped in September by eight gun-wielding individuals, including Elijah, at the YMCA basketball courts near Oak Ridge High School.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The second biggest chunk in Proposition B will go to community center construction including a $30 million rebuild of the Atatiana Carr-Jefferson at Hillside Community Center and a $5 million expansion of the Northpark YMCA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The council also heard that the town is applying for an Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant in cooperation with the Duneland YMCA, Chesterton Art Center and the Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
To find your nearest Boys and Girls Club location use the club’s online locator; to find participating YMCA locations visit its directory online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The second biggest chunk in Proposition B will go to community center construction including a $30 million rebuild of the Atatiana Carr-Jefferson at Hillside Community Center and a $5 million expansion of the Northpark YMCA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The council also heard that the town is applying for an Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant in cooperation with the Duneland YMCA, Chesterton Art Center and the Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
To find your nearest Boys and Girls Club location use the club’s online locator; to find participating YMCA locations visit its directory online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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