YMCA
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YMCA
proper noun
- Initialism of Young Men's Christian Association
noun YMCAs
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A hostel or other facility operated by the Young Men's Christian Association.
In Houston, the YMCA downtown has offered dormitorylike rooms since 1908. The current building was built in 1941. Over the years it drew such fledgling business leaders as Gerald Hines and Fayez Sarofim.
Similar: Y
- A particular dance in which the arms and body are used to imitate the letters Y, M, C, and A, in succession, danced to the Village People song Y.M.C.A.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: ywca, alliance, youth hostel, youth club, youth center, hostel, juvenile hall, summer camp, foyer, boys' home, health club, clubhouse, auberge, fitness center, holiday camp, fitness club
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noun Young Men's Christian Association
| 中文 | 基督教青年會 /基督教青年会 Jīdùjiào Qīngniánhuì |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | CVJM |
| Ελληνικά | ΧΑΝ ChAN |
Talk about this word "YMCA." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ymca. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. YMCA. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ymca "YMCA." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ymca.Cite this
@misc{ymca_2026,
title = {YMCA},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ymca},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
