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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In November 1973, a group of evangelicals met at the YMCA on Wabash Avenue and adopted the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern.
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Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the most notable tribute to Trump has been players mimicking the president-elect's YMCA dance.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Context: Second Harvest's Kids Cafe Program identified Boys & Girls Club and YMCA program participants throughout the Carolinas to partake in the event.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Married for almost 30 years, Murphy and his wife, Vikki, were active in the YMCA and Orangewood Children’s Home.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the most notable tribute to Trump has been players mimicking the president-elect's YMCA dance.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Context: Second Harvest's Kids Cafe Program identified Boys & Girls Club and YMCA program participants throughout the Carolinas to partake in the event.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Married for almost 30 years, Murphy and his wife, Vikki, were active in the YMCA and Orangewood Children’s Home.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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