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YMCA

YMCA (noun) means a branch or building of the Young Men's Christian Association, typically offering gyms, pools, and community programs. Example: “We signed the kids up for swimming lessons at the local YMCA.”

noun

A branch or building of the Young Men's Christian Association, typically offering gyms, pools, and community programs.

"We signed the kids up for swimming lessons at the local YMCA."

A dance move in which dancers form the letters Y, M, C, and A with their arms, popularized by the Village People song of the same name.

"The whole wedding party did the YMCA on the dance floor."

How to use YMCA

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In plain EnglishEither the community fitness organization itself, or the famous arm-spelling dance from the disco song "Y.M.C.A."

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YMCAs plural

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What does “YMCA” mean?

The word “YMCA” means a branch or building of the Young Men's Christian Association, typically offering gyms, pools, and community programs. In plain terms, either the community fitness organization itself, or the famous arm-spelling dance from the disco song "Y.M.C.A.".

How do you use “YMCA” in a sentence?

Here is “YMCA” used in a sentence: “We signed the kids up for swimming lessons at the local YMCA.”

What part of speech is “YMCA”?

“YMCA” is a noun.

Is “YMCA” a common word?

“YMCA” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “YMCA” have?

“YMCA” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a branch or building of the Young Men's Christian Association, typically offering gyms, pools, and community programs.

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