🏚 Derelict House Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏚 | Derelict House | Represents an abandoned or ruined building. | Objects | U+1F3DA | :derelict_house: |
Meaning
The derelict house emoji depicts a damaged or abandoned building, symbolizing neglect, decay, or disrepair.
Common Uses
- Referring to abandoned or old buildings and places
- Discussing urban decay or deterioration
- Expressing feelings of desolation or neglect
- Illustrating themes related to haunted or spooky locations
- Representing homes in a state of disuse or ruin
Examples
"That old factory looks like 🏚 now.""Exploring abandoned places 🏚 this weekend.""The neighborhood is falling apart 🏚."
Related Emojis
- 🏠 House: Represents a normal, inhabited home, unlike the derelict state.
- 🏚️ Derelict House: This emoji itself shows ruins and neglect.
- 🏡 House with Garden: Symbolizes a well-maintained residence, opposite to derelict.
- 🏗 Building Construction: Shows development and building, not decay.
- 🏢 Office Building: Represents urban workplaces, usually intact.
Technical Notes
The derelict house emoji has the codepoint U+1F3DA and was introduced around the 2016 Unicode update. It generally appears as a partially collapsed, wooden-frame structure. Appearance may vary by platform but consistently shows a worn-down building. No skin tone variations apply.
FAQ
What does the 🏚 emoji mean?
The emoji depicts an abandoned, run-down building symbolizing neglect or decay.
How is the 🏚 emoji used?
It is mainly used to denote old, deserted places or to convey a sense of disrepair or abandonment.
Does the meaning of the 🏚 emoji change by context?
Its meaning can shift from literal worn buildings to metaphorical feelings of neglect depending on the conversation.
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