📦📦 Box Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4E6
A plain package or box.
Released in First introduced in 2015 as part of Unicode 7.0 and Emoji 1.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 📦 Box emoji typically represents a shipping box or package. It is often used in conversations related to shipping, receiving deliveries, packaging, moving things, or logistics. It can also denote secrecy, mystery (as in what’s inside the box), or even gifting in some contexts."
Symbolism
- Physical package or delivery
- Secrecy or surprise (what's inside?)
- Organization or storage (keeping items packed)
Common Usage Scenarios
- Texting someone about an expected delivery.
- Talking about moving to a new house or packing items.
- Discussing logistics or e-commerce shipping.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 📦 to refer to any sort of package, shipment, or delivery in casual conversations.
- It can symbolize something hidden or unknown, like a surprise or a gift.
- Be mindful that this emoji typically focuses on physical objects, so it’s best used in a literal shipping context.
Related Emojis
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Delivery Truck Emoji
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Shopping Cart Emoji
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Lock Emoji
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Fax Machine Emoji
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