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📬📬 Mailbox With Raised Flag Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4EC

Indicates receiving mail.

Released in 📬 was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 📬 emoji represents a mailbox that has its flag raised, which typically signals the arrival of new mail. It's often used to indicate that a message or package has been or is in the process of being delivered. The emoji can symbolize incoming messages or responses and is frequently used in contexts related to communication, correspondence, and handling letters."

Symbolism

  • Sign of incoming communication or mail.
  • Represents anticipation of receiving something, such as feedback or a response.
  • Can symbolize traditional forms of mail or packages compared to modern digital messages.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When informing someone they've received an email or letter.
  • Reporting that you've sent or delivered something, such as a package or message.
  • Expressing excitement about waiting for a reply or confirmation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just got your letter 📬, I'll read it tonight!
Hey, expect that package soon 📬.
Sent over the documents you requested 📬. Let me know once you get them!
My mailbox was full of letters today 📬 — guess I'm popular!
The order confirmation should be in your inbox 📬 in a few minutes.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 📬 when you want to highlight the receiving of something physical or digital, like mail or a message.
  • It can symbolize anticipation, so if you're waiting for a reply or delivery, this is an appropriate emoji.
  • This emoji is often part of a sequence related to mail, post, or communication services; avoid overuse.

Related Emojis

📮

Postbox

Represents a mailbox for outgoing mail, often used when sending letters or packages.

✉️

Envelope

This emoji is widely used to represent general communication, such as emails or traditional letters.

📨

Incoming Envelope

Symbolizes a newly received email or letter, often used when referring to electronic messages.

📦

Package

Represents shipping, deliveries, and packages, commonly used in shopping or shipping contexts.

📧

E-Mail

Represents digital mail, such as an email, commonly used when discussing online communication.

📫

Closed Mailbox With Lowered Flag

Usually symbolizes an empty mailbox or the absence of incoming mail.

💌

Love Letter

Represents a romantic or thoughtful letter; often used in affectionate conversations.

📯

Postal Horn

Traditionally used to symbolize postal services; often associated with announcements or alerts.

📥

Inbox Tray

Indicates receiving files, emails, or documents in a digital or physical inbox.

✏️

Pencil

Often associated with writing letters, notes, or creating messages; widely used in writing-related conversations.