📮 Postbox Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📮 | Postbox | Public mailbox for sending letters and mail. | Objects | U+1F4EE | :postbox: |
Meaning
The 📮 emoji depicts a traditional postbox used to collect outgoing mail. It symbolizes sending letters, postal services, and communication through physical mail.
Common Uses
- Indicating mail or post-related topics.
- Representing sending messages or letters.
- Talking about postal service or deliveries.
- Used in contexts about mailing items or correspondence.
- Signifying physical mail compared to digital messaging.
Examples
📮 Mail sent!
Drop your letters in the 📮
Waiting for a reply 📮
Related Emojis
- ✉️ Envelope – Represents letters but not the physical mailbox.
- 📬 Incoming Mail – Shows mail arrival versus sending.
- 📪 Mailbox Closed – Another mailbox style, often used for receiving.
- 📫 Mailbox With Raised Flag – Indicates mail inside, different from outgoing mail.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1F4EE, introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies slightly across platforms but generally shows a red postbox with a slot. No skin tone variants apply.
FAQ
What does the 📮 emoji mean?
The emoji represents a public mailbox for sending letters and mail.
How is the 📮 emoji used?
It is used in contexts related to postal mail, sending letters, and communication.
Does the meaning of the 📮 emoji change by context?
The core meaning stays consistent, but it can imply mailing actions or discussions about the postal system depending on context.
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