| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☔ | umbrella_with_rain_drops | Represents rain or protection from rain. | Weather | 2614 | :umbrella_with_rain_drops: |
☔
Meaning
The ☔ emoji depicts an open umbrella with raindrops falling on it, symbolizing rainy weather and shelter from precipitation.
Common Uses
- Indicating rain in weather forecasts or conversations.
- Suggesting the need for an umbrella or rain gear.
- Symbolizing protection or shelter in a figurative sense.
- Representing gloomy or wet conditions metaphorically.
Examples
Don't forget your ☔ today.
It's going to rain ☔ this afternoon.
Feeling under the weather ☔.
Related Emojis
- 🌂 Closed umbrella: shows a folded umbrella, often used to indicate readiness before rain.
- ☂️ Umbrella: a plain umbrella without drops, focusing on the object itself.
- 🌧️ Cloud with rain: emphasizes actual falling rain, representing weather conditions.
- ⛱️ Umbrella on ground: a sun umbrella, linked to sun protection rather than rain.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+2614, introduced in an early emoji set around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies among platforms but consistently shows an umbrella with raindrops. No skin tone variants are applicable.
FAQ
What does the ☔ emoji mean?
It represents rain or using an umbrella to stay dry.
How is the ☔ emoji used?
Commonly to denote rainy weather or the need for rain protection.
Does the meaning of the ☔ emoji change by context?
It can be used literally for weather or metaphorically for gloomy moods or shelter.