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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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Nothing more than a pickup game of YMCA quality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Current plans show a new bus and pedestrian bridge would effectively elevate the Arcade Street Station above Phalen Boulevard, bringing it closer to schools and businesses along Arcade Street and Neid Lane, including the YMCA, LEAP High School and the Seeger Square shopping center.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
In theory, these recreation centers compete with private gyms and even nonprofits like the YMCA.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Nothing more than a pickup game of YMCA quality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Current plans show a new bus and pedestrian bridge would effectively elevate the Arcade Street Station above Phalen Boulevard, bringing it closer to schools and businesses along Arcade Street and Neid Lane, including the YMCA, LEAP High School and the Seeger Square shopping center.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
In theory, these recreation centers compete with private gyms and even nonprofits like the YMCA.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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