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📮📮 Postbox EmojiUnicode: 1F4EE
Represents a mailbox or communication.
Released in Added as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and Emoji 1.0 in 2015
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 📮 Postbox emoji represents a postbox commonly used for mailing letters and documents. It is associated with communication, sending mail, and the act of staying in touch."
Symbolism
- Communication: It symbolizes the act of sending and receiving messages.
- Delivery: Represents the physical delivery of items through the mail.
- Connection: Indicates staying connected with people, either professionally or personally.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When you have sent or are about to send a physical letter or package.
- Talking about mailing items, bills, or documents.
- Referring to communication over long distances, especially when planning to stay in touch.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I just sent you a postcard from my trip! 📮 Hope it makes it soon.
Just dropped off your gift at the post office 📮 Should arrive this week!
I love the old-school charm of sending and receiving letters 📮
I'll be sending my documents tomorrow 📮 Let me know when you get them.
Can't wait to receive your letter 📮 Feels so special!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use when talking about mail or physical deliveries, not for digital communication.
- This emoji can symbolize both sending and receiving mail, depending on the context.
- In a professional context, it can emphasize the reliability or acknowledgment of mailed correspondence, like in office work or legal documentation.