| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍋🟩 | :lime: | Represents the lime fruit, symbolizing freshness and sourness. | Food & Drink | 1F34B 200D 1F7E9 | :lime: |
Meaning
The lime emoji depicts the green citrus fruit known for its sour flavor and fresh aroma. It often symbolizes freshness, zest, or a tangy taste in conversations.
Common Uses
- Referring to the lime fruit or lime-flavored foods and drinks.
- Expressing freshness or sourness metaphorically.
- Decorating messages about cooking, cocktails, or tropical themes.
- Highlighting something vibrant or lively.
Examples
I'm making a lime margarita tonight! 🍋🟩This salad needs more lime 🍋🟩Feeling fresh and energized! 🍋🟩
Related Emojis
- 🍋 Lemon: Similar citrus fruit, usually yellow and often interchangeable with lime in informal uses.
- 🍊 Tangerine: Another citrus fruit emoji differing by color and taste.
- 🥥 Coconut: Tropical fruit commonly paired in similar contexts involving tropical or fresh themes.
- 🍹 Tropical Drink: Often includes lime as a garnish, linking the emoji with beverages.
Technical Notes
The emoji sequence combines the lemon base (🍋, U+1F34B) with a zero-width joiner and a green square (🟩, U+1F7E9) to symbolize lime. It was introduced as part of extended fruit options in recent Unicode updates. Appearance may vary between platforms but consistently shows a green citrus fruit. No skin tone variations apply.
FAQ
- What does the 🍋🟩 emoji mean?
The emoji represents the lime fruit, highlighting freshness and sour flavor.
- How is the 🍋🟩 emoji used?
It is commonly used in food, drink, and freshness-related contexts.
- Does the meaning of the 🍋🟩 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can symbolize literal lime fruit or metaphorically express zest, energy, or something tangy.