YWCA

noun

ˌwī-ˌdə-bəl-yu̇-(ˌ)sē-ˈā

-ˌdə-bə-yu̇-

: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young women

—usually used with the

a member of the YWCA

—sometimes shortened informally to the Y

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Her older sister had also volunteered with YWCA and recommended the organization. — Shivika Verma, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 The backstory The Revolution is the result of a to-the-studs renovation of a former historic YWCA and hostel, and officially opened its doors in September 2018. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 The evening will feature Mexican food, games of chance, a raffle and the announcement of scholarship and legacy award winners, according to the YWCA website. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Family said Stapleton also held leadership roles in a range of professional organizations and served on several local boards and committees, including for the YWCA, the Kansas City Museum, the Kansas City Ballet and the Starlight Theatre. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for YWCA

Word History

Etymology

Young Women's Christian Association

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of YWCA was in 1876

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YWCA

noun

ˌwī-ˌdəb-əl-yu̇-(ˌ)sē-ˈā

: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian women

Etymology

Young Women's Christian Association

YWCA

noun

Examples of YWCA in a Sentence

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