🏚 Derelict House Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
🏚 Derelict House Represents an abandoned or ruined building. Objects U+1F3DA :derelict_house:
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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.
  • πŸ— 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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