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Derelict House Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F3DA U+FE0F 1F3DA-FE0F |
Emoji Name | derelict house |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.7Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | derelicthouseabandoned |
🏚️ Meaning and Explanation
The derelict house emoji 🏚️ depicts an abandoned or run-down house with a damaged roof, broken windows, and signs of decay. It represents buildings that are uninhabited, neglected, or in a state of disrepair.
This emoji is used to represent abandoned places, urban decay, haunted houses, or renovation projects. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that's broken, neglected, or needs major repair. During Halloween, it's popular for spooky or horror-themed content.
🏚️ How to Use
The derelict house emoji serves various purposes from literal abandoned buildings to metaphorical uses.
- Abandoned places
Use when discussing urban exploration or ghost towns. - Halloween/horror themes
Perfect for spooky stories or haunted house references. - Renovation projects
Can represent fixer-uppers or buildings needing work.
🏚️ Cultural Background
The derelict house emoji carries different meanings based on cultural attitudes toward abandoned properties and urban decay.
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🎃 Halloween culture | Haunted house, spooky | Seasonal horror association |
| 🏙️ Urban areas | Abandoned buildings, decay | Urban exploration interest |
| 🔨 Real estate | Fixer-upper, renovation | Investment opportunity |
| 📸 Photography | Ruins, aesthetic decay | Artistic subject matter |