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🏤🏤 Post Office Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F3E4

Emoji of a postal building

Released in First introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

postalbuildingmailpost officecommunicationdeliverylettercitylocalgovernment

Meaning and Interpretation

"The emoji 🏤 shows a post office, commonly representing the place where mail is sorted, delivered, or picked up. It symbolizes postal services or communications that rely on the traditional mailing system, such as sending letters or packages. It can also suggest local government buildings or serve as a reference to public services and communication networks."

Symbolism

  • Communication: It symbolizes the sending and receiving of letters or packages.
  • Public Services: The emoji symbolizes local postal or government-run facilities.
  • Connection: It represents the idea of bridging distances through letters and mail, maintaining connections across cities or countries.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Talking about sending or receiving mail or packages.
  • Discussing postal services or visiting your local post office.
  • Mentioning the arrival of important physical documents, like letters or parcels.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I just dropped off a package at the 🏤. Hope it gets delivered soon!
Got a letter in the mail today 🏤. Exciting news!
Heading to the 🏤 to pick up some important documents.
Don't forget to submit the forms by mail 🏤 before the deadline!
The post office 🏤 was really busy today, but I managed to get my package sent!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use the 🏤 emoji when referring to postal-related activities to give context to mail or letters.
  • It can symbolize real-world government buildings when discussing matters like bureaucracy or local services.
  • Avoid using 🏤 in entirely digital discussions, as it implies physical mailing or traditional postal service.

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Represents writing or drafting, a related action to preparing a letter for mailing.

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