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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Behind every polling station in school cafeterias to public libraries to the YMCA down Main Streets all over the country, tens of thousands of election officials, poll workers and watchers and volunteers have long ensured the process is accessible, transparent and accurate.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Nestled below the lobby, the Art Deco Hammam and Spa immerses guests in a black and white marble mosaic spa, inspired by the Turkish baths at the Royal Automobile Club in London and the original New York YMCA.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Joe was a formidable basketball player into adulthood and could often be found at pick-up games at the YMCA.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024
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Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Oaken Bistro + Bar Sat, Oct 19 Indian Boundary YMCA Downtown Market
Downers Grove, IL
Sat, Oct 19
Pinball Expo 2024
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Sat, Oct 19
Fresh Thyme Market’s Vitamin and Body Care Sale - 30% off!
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Nestled below the lobby, the Art Deco Hammam and Spa immerses guests in a black and white marble mosaic spa, inspired by the Turkish baths at the Royal Automobile Club in London and the original New York YMCA.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Joe was a formidable basketball player into adulthood and could often be found at pick-up games at the YMCA.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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