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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Part of the changes are due to economic realities.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Just last fall, swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti were spray painted on the bus at the Morrison Family YMCA where multiple Jewish sports leagues were playing.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
For example, the YMCA, which runs a drowning prevention program, says much of that work may be in jeopardy.
—Will Stone, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Tina Fey is wearing a matching pajama set, perched on the edge of an oversized chair and discussing her tenure as a receptionist at the Evanston, Illinois, YMCA in the early ’90s.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Just last fall, swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti were spray painted on the bus at the Morrison Family YMCA where multiple Jewish sports leagues were playing.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
For example, the YMCA, which runs a drowning prevention program, says much of that work may be in jeopardy.
—Will Stone, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Tina Fey is wearing a matching pajama set, perched on the edge of an oversized chair and discussing her tenure as a receptionist at the Evanston, Illinois, YMCA in the early ’90s.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian men
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Young Men's Christian Association
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