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Timer Clock Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+23F2 U+FE0F 23F2-FE0F |
Emoji Name | timer clock |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | timer clockcountdowncookingkitchentime |
⏲️ Meaning and Explanation
The ⏲️ emoji depicts a kitchen timer or a countdown clock, typically a circular device with a dial and a bell. It represents timing, countdown, cooking, or time management.
It is commonly associated with cooking and baking, deadlines, short periods of time, or waiting for something to finish. It can also symbolize patience, preparation, or a scheduled event.
This emoji evokes feelings of anticipation, precision, and the passage of time in a controlled manner.
⏲️ How to Use
This emoji is frequently used to express:
- Timing Activities: To indicate that a specific duration is being measured, especially in cooking or games.
- Deadlines and Urgency: To highlight that time is running out for a task or event.
- Cooking and Baking: To refer to recipes, cooking processes, or waiting for food to be ready.
- Waiting: To convey that someone is waiting for a specific amount of time to pass before an action.
⏲️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Timer, countdown, cooking | Universally understood as a device for measuring time intervals. |
| Kitchen/Home | Cooking, baking, household tasks | Directly associated with culinary activities and home management. |
| Informal Communication | Waiting, urgency, scheduled break | Used casually to indicate a short wait or a planned pause. |
| Figurative Use | "Time is running out," anticipation, controlled process | Can be used metaphorically to describe a situation with a limited timeframe or a carefully managed process. |