📫📫 Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag EmojiUnicode: 1F4EB
A mailbox with mail inside.
Released in First introduced in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 📫 Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag emoji depicts a classic suburban U.S. mailbox with its flag raised. The raised flag traditionally signals that new mail has been placed in the box for delivery. This emoji can be used to represent physical mail, the act of receiving or sending a letter or package, or even the digital equivalent, like emails or messages."
Symbolism
- Receiving or sending communication
- A task waiting to be completed or followed up on
- Anticipation for something important, often mail
Common Usage Scenarios
- You’ve just sent someone a physical letter, and you want to let them know.
- You're waiting for an important package or correspondence.
- You want to symbolize the arrival of a message or update, even in a digital context.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use this emoji in contexts related to sending or receiving physical mail or packages.
- Can also be used metaphorically for email or texts, especially when you're awaiting a reply or confirmation.
- Don’t confuse it with the open mailbox emojis 📬 or 📪, as those convey a slightly different situation regarding mail delivery.
Related Emojis
Open Mailbox with Raised Flag
Represents a mailbox that has been opened, likely because it has outgoing mail.
Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag
Symbolizes a mailbox that is empty, flag down – no new mail to be picked up.
Open Mailbox with Lowered Flag
An open mailbox with no mail, flag down. Used to show an empty state.
Envelope with Arrow
An envelope with a downward-facing arrow, often signifying incoming mail or a message.
Envelope
The traditional symbol for a letter or postal envelope. Typically used to signify sending or receiving mail.
Outbox Tray
Represents outgoing mail or messages, often used in the context of digital communication systems.