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YMCA

American  
Or Y.M.C.A.
  1. Young Men's Christian Association.


YMCA British  

abbreviation

  1. Young Men's Christian Association

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Last night, after we left a session of swimming at the YMCA, Salmon had a meltdown when we tried to go for sushi and learned that there was a 40-minute wait.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Marooned in an unfamiliar city, with no social ties, Folan taught yoga at a local YMCA.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

So I sold it about a year ago and moved into an 8-foot-by-12 foot room on the fourth floor of the elevator-less Glendale YMCA.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2025

Then, I got a cheaper room at Mrs. Fisher’s rooming house which was close to the YMCA.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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