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Fork and Knife with Plate Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F37D U+FE0F 1F37D-FE0F |
Emoji Name | fork and knife with plate |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.7Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | eatingrestaurant |
🍽️ Meaning and Explanation
🍽️ depicts a plate with a fork and knife, set as if ready for a meal. It is a universal symbol for eating, dining, or restaurants.
This emoji is commonly used to represent meals, food-related activities, or places to eat. It can also symbolize hospitality, dinner plans, or the start of a meal.
It evokes a sense of hunger, anticipation of food, and social gatherings around dining.
🍽️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to food, dining, and meal planning.
- To indicate mealtime or food:
Use it when announcing that it's time to eat, or discussing what to have for a meal. - To suggest going to a restaurant or dining out:
It's perfect for inviting someone to eat out or talking about a dining experience. - To represent a menu or food service:
Often used by businesses or individuals offering food-related services. - To ask about meal plans:
"What's for dinner 🍽️?"
🍽️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Eating, dining, food. | Widely understood as a symbol for meals. |
| 🍽️ Social Context | Often used to invite people to eat, or to signify a meal is about to begin. | Can imply a formal or informal dining setting depending on context. |