📪 Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📪 | Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag | A mailbox closed with its flag lowered, indicating no outgoing mail | Objects | U+1F4EA | :closed_mailbox_with_lowered_flag: |
Meaning
The 📪 emoji depicts a mailbox with its door closed and the flag down, usually signifying no mail is waiting to be picked up or sent. It represents the concept of postal mail or messages being inactive or absent.
Common Uses
- Indicating no new mail or messages have arrived.
- Representing a mailbox or postal service in conversations.
- Signaling completion or inactivity in message exchanges.
- Used in user interfaces to show the mail status.
Examples
"I checked the mailbox today 📪"
"No new messages 📪"
"Mailbox is empty 📪"
Related Emojis
- 📫 Open Mailbox with Raised Flag – shows outgoing mail or mail ready to be sent.
- ✉️ Envelope – general representation of mail or messages.
- 📬 Open Mailbox with Lowered Flag – mailbox open but no outgoing mail.
- 📮 Postbox – represents a public mailbox for sending letters.
Technical Notes
This emoji uses codepoint U+1F4EA and is part of the Objects category. It was introduced around 2010 in Unicode 6.0. Appearance varies slightly across platforms, mainly in mailbox design details.
FAQ
What does the 📪 emoji mean? It shows a closed mailbox with no outgoing or incoming mail, symbolizing an empty or inactive mailbox.
How is the 📪 emoji used? It is used to indicate no new mail or messages, or to represent mailboxes and mailing concepts generally.
Does the meaning of the 📪 emoji change by context? Yes, sometimes it can imply waiting, lack of communication, or simply symbolize postal services depending on the conversation.
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