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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Tickets will be distributed through YMCA locations in New York City, on Long Island and in Westchester and Rockland counties.
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Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Now 72 and in her 14th year teaching at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Santos has an almost cult-like following of older adults — many in their 80s and 90s — who come to stretch, dance and lift weights multiple times a week.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Guests also receive complimentary breakfast and access to the nearby YMCA's fitness center and its swimming pool.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Authorities said McCollom killed Bradley in his room at a local YMCA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Now 72 and in her 14th year teaching at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Santos has an almost cult-like following of older adults — many in their 80s and 90s — who come to stretch, dance and lift weights multiple times a week.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Guests also receive complimentary breakfast and access to the nearby YMCA's fitness center and its swimming pool.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Authorities said McCollom killed Bradley in his room at a local YMCA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 12 Jun. 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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