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 city’s system, which heats City Hall, the Ada County Courthouse, the Treasure Valley YMCA, Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (also known as JUMP) and dozens of other buildings, is among four main geothermal systems downtown and in East Boise.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
The Union on Garey continues the legacy of the YMCA, even with a completely new look.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Franciscan Health to offer free Safe Kids Day Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA, 100 W. Burrell Drive, Crown Point.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The Gaston County Family YMCA was one of many groups or individuals praising Rauch.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
The Union on Garey continues the legacy of the YMCA, even with a completely new look.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Franciscan Health to offer free Safe Kids Day Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA, 100 W. Burrell Drive, Crown Point.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The Gaston County Family YMCA was one of many groups or individuals praising Rauch.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 3 Apr. 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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