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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F4EE
1F4EE
Emoji Name
postbox
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
postboxmailsend

📮 Meaning and Explanation

The 📮 emoji depicts a postbox, also known as a mailbox or letterbox, typically a red or blue container with a slot for depositing mail.

This emoji primarily represents mail, sending letters, communication, and postal services.

It symbolizes connection, messages, and the act of sending or receiving information.

It can be used to talk about sending mail, waiting for a letter, or in contexts related to communication and delivery.

📮 How to Use

This emoji is commonly used when discussing:

  1. Sending Mail: To signify dropping off letters, postcards, or small packages.
  2. Communication: In contexts related to sending messages, updates, or news.
  3. Postal Services: To refer to the act of using the mail system.
  4. Waiting for Mail: To express anticipation for incoming letters or deliveries.
  5. Traditional Communication: To evoke a sense of classic letter writing and physical mail.

📮 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global Mail, sending letters, communication Universally understood as a container for mail.
United Kingdom Red pillar box, iconic symbol The red pillar box is an iconic symbol of the UK postal service.
United States Blue mailbox, postal service The blue collection box is a common sight for USPS mail.
Japan Red postbox, traditional Japanese postboxes are typically red and have a distinct design.
Figurative Use "Sending a message," delivering news Can be used metaphorically to describe conveying information or news to someone.

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