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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The first two will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the YMCA, 8355 Cliffridge Ave.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2023, the project received funding from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, according to Crossroads YMCA’s website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
East Bridgewater police officers were dispatched to the YMCA at 635 Plymouth St. on Sunday to investigate the report of a suspicious man taking photos and/or video of a woman in the shower.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Spending just over $3.7 million to refurbish the former YMCA at the northwest corner of County and Clayton streets, the building will have apartments on the upper floors and 6,700 square feet of commercial space.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2023, the project received funding from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, according to Crossroads YMCA’s website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
East Bridgewater police officers were dispatched to the YMCA at 635 Plymouth St. on Sunday to investigate the report of a suspicious man taking photos and/or video of a woman in the shower.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Spending just over $3.7 million to refurbish the former YMCA at the northwest corner of County and Clayton streets, the building will have apartments on the upper floors and 6,700 square feet of commercial space.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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