v2.0
🦃Turkey EmojiUnicode: 1F983
A bird emoji depicting a turkey.
Released in The Turkey emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014, becoming popular for representing birds and festive occasions.
turkeybirdThanksgivingpoultryfarm animalwild turkeyfeastholidayautumndinner
Meaning and Interpretation
The Turkey emoji 🦃 represents a turkey bird, commonly associated with Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States and Canada. It symbolizes themes of abundance, harvest, and family gatherings during autumn holidays. Outside of festive contexts, it can denote poultry farming, wildlife, or simply birds in nature, making it versatile for conversations about animals, food, or seasonal events.
Symbolism
- Thanksgiving holidays and gratitude
- Symbol of harvest and abundance in autumn
- Representation of poultry and farming life
- Cultural icon for family feasts and traditions
- Metaphor for wild birds in nature
Common Usage Scenarios
- During Thanksgiving or holiday discussions to express festive spirit
- In conversations about farming, wildlife, or animal-related topics
- When talking about meals, feasts, or autumn activities
Usage Examples in Conversation
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Time to cook up a big turkey dinner. 🦃
I just saw a wild turkey roaming in the woods. Nature is amazing! 🦃
What's on the menu for tonight? How about some roasted turkey? 🦃
Feeling grateful for my family this holiday season. 🦃
Visiting the farm and spotting turkeys everywhere. Such cool birds! 🦃
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it in holiday or animal contexts to avoid misunderstandings, as it may confuse users in non-festive settings.
- Be sensitive to cultural differences, since it's strongly tied to American and Canadian Thanksgiving.
- Combine it with other emojis like 🍽️ or 🌾 for better context in food or harvest discussions.