🍲🍲 Stew Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F372
A hot bowl of stew.
Released in The 🍲 Stew emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🍲 Stew emoji typically represents a hot bowl of hearty stew. It can be used to indicate any kind of comforting or nourishing meal, especially one served warm, such as soups, stews, or hotpots. This emoji reflects warmth, comfort, or the simple enjoyment of a good meal."
Symbolism
- Nourishment: This emoji typically represents hearty and fulfilling meals that give energy and comfort.
- Comfort: Warm stews are often regarded as comfort food, providing a feeling of satisfaction.
- Cultural Diversity: Stews vary across cultures, and this emoji can symbolize diverse culinary traditions.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Talking about a homemade comfort meal during colder weather.
- Planning to have a hearty dinner with friends or family.
- Discussing food from different cultures, such as hotpot or traditional stews.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- 🍲 is most often used in the context of meals, comfort food, or discussing specific soup or stew recipes.
- This emoji isn’t limited to any one type of cuisine, so feel free to use it when talking about different types of traditional hot meals.
- Avoid overuse when discussing general food topics unless there's a specific focus on comforting, nourishing dishes.
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