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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Those going to the Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s Famous Idaho Potato Marathon on Saturday morning should grab a jacket or umbrella, with rain and possibly a thunderstorm expected.
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
That was particularly the case in the Morgan’s Corner neighborhood surrounding the old YMCA building on Roosevelt Street, Richardson said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Looking back at your 10 years heading the Greater Hartford YMCA, what are some of your fonder memories?
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Youth sports are also available through the YMCA portal, too.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation does a wonderful job providing programs in community centers across the county for people interested in staying active.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
That was particularly the case in the Morgan’s Corner neighborhood surrounding the old YMCA building on Roosevelt Street, Richardson said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Looking back at your 10 years heading the Greater Hartford YMCA, what are some of your fonder memories?
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Youth sports are also available through the YMCA portal, too.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation does a wonderful job providing programs in community centers across the county for people interested in staying active.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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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