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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Jessen expects to work out an arrangement with Crossroads YMCA for dual memberships to share facilities.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also plans to partner with the Fort Worth school district and community groups like the YMCA to raise awareness among parents and teenagers, according to the presentation.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The two started out at the YMCA as community health workers and went back at least a decade.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In its 2024 return, the most recent year available, the YMCA reported a net income loss of over $11.4 million.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also plans to partner with the Fort Worth school district and community groups like the YMCA to raise awareness among parents and teenagers, according to the presentation.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The two started out at the YMCA as community health workers and went back at least a decade.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In its 2024 return, the most recent year available, the YMCA reported a net income loss of over $11.4 million.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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