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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Monica, a single mom, works two jobs -- mostly remotely -- running a home-inspection business and also serving as a wellness supervisor for her local YMCA.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Also in 1912: Harry Hebner, who learned how to swim at a YMCA in Chicago, won a gold medal during the Olympics in Stockholm with a time of 1 minute, 21 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
In addition, Point Loma Rotary supports various other causes, including the Point Loma YMCA, Point Loma/Hervey Library and leadership programs at local schools.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The 48-apartment project complex would include a YMCA day care center and a community lounge that would include support space for Terry Reilly Health Services, according to an application for federal funding.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 July 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Also in 1912: Harry Hebner, who learned how to swim at a YMCA in Chicago, won a gold medal during the Olympics in Stockholm with a time of 1 minute, 21 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
In addition, Point Loma Rotary supports various other causes, including the Point Loma YMCA, Point Loma/Hervey Library and leadership programs at local schools.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The 48-apartment project complex would include a YMCA day care center and a community lounge that would include support space for Terry Reilly Health Services, according to an application for federal funding.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 July 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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