📧 E-mail Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
📧 E-mail A paper envelope with @ symbol, representing email messages Objects U+1F4E7 :e-mail:
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Meaning

The 📧 emoji depicts a traditional paper envelope featuring the @ sign, symbolizing electronic mail or email. It conveys messages, communication, and digital correspondence.

Common Uses

  • Indicating the need to check, send, or receive emails.
  • Representing online communication or messaging services.
  • Used in contexts involving contact information or notifications.
  • Signifying digital correspondence in social media chats.
  • Appearing in user interfaces related to email or messaging apps.

Examples

Check your inbox 📧
Send me an email 📧
I just got a new message 📧

Related Emojis

  • 📩 (Incoming Envelope) – shows mail arriving rather than sent.
  • ✉️ (Envelope) – a generic mail symbol without the digital @ sign.
  • 📬 (Mailbox with Mail) – indicates received physical or digital mail.
  • 📮 (Postbox) – refers to mail posting rather than receiving.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F4E7. Introduced in Unicode around 2010. Platform designs may vary slightly, but the @ symbol on the envelope remains consistent. No skin tone variations apply since it depicts an object.

FAQ

What does the 📧 emoji mean?

It represents electronic mail using a paper envelope with an @ symbol.

How is the 📧 emoji used?

Commonly to indicate email communication, messages, or notifications in digital contexts.

Does the meaning of the 📧 emoji change by context?

Its meaning stays focused on email but can broadly suggest messaging or contact in general.

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