📪📪 Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag EmojiUnicode: 1F4EA
The mailbox is closed and empty.
Released in The 📪 emoji was added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and was included in Emoji 1.0’s release in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 📪 Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag emoji depicts a traditional upright mailbox that is closed, with the flag lowered. It usually symbolizes that there is no incoming mail, or that the mailbox has been emptied and is not ready to receive new mail yet. This emoji can also imply that communication is not currently active or that the user has not received any new updates."
Symbolism
- No incoming messages: The lowered flag suggests there are no new communications or messages.
- Lack of updates: This emoji can be used to indicate that someone hasn't received any new information or updates.
- Inactivity: The closed mailbox suggests that communication is paused or inactive.
Common Usage Scenarios
- To show that you haven’t received a reply from someone yet.
- When letting others know you haven’t received any new mail or notifications.
- Use it to indicate you're not currently expecting any communication.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- 📪 is best used when referring to the absence of messages, communication, or updates.
- Avoid using 📪 if you intend to convey that you have new messages or information, as the lowered flag symbolizes no mail.
- This emoji can be metaphorically extended to online messages or notifications, not exclusively physical mail.
Related Emojis
Open Mailbox with Raised Flag
An open mailbox with the flag raised, suggesting new mail that has been received.
Open Mailbox with Lowered Flag
An open mailbox with its flag lowered, often meaning the mail has already been collected.
Envelope with Arrow
An envelope accompanied by an arrow pointing towards it, symbolizing incoming mail.