⏲️⏲️ Timer Emoji EmojiUnicode: 23F2 FE0F
A timer device or stopwatch symbol.
Released in The ⏲️ Timer emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 under the name 'Timer Clock'. It was then added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ⏲️ Timer emoji typically represents a device used to countdown a specific amount of time, commonly seen when measuring time for activities or when managing deadlines. It can also be used symbolically to refer to activities that are time-sensitive or to signal the passage of time."
Symbolism
- Time management: The ⏲️ emoji is often used to represent control over specific timeframes, such as finishing tasks before time runs out.
- Urgency: It symbolizes the need to pay attention to the time left to complete an action, conveying the idea of racing against the clock.
- Precision: Using the emoji can also imply that someone is keeping exact track of time, down to seconds or minutes, in contexts such as sports, cooking, or study hours.
Common Usage Scenarios
- To indicate that time is running out during a task or situation.
- To signify a strict deadline coming up.
- To mark the beginning or completion of a timed activity in sports, competition, or work.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use ⏲️ when talking about activities or tasks with strict time limits, such as deadlines or timed competitions.
- Avoid using it in contexts where time is not a critical element – it may confuse the reader or seem unrelated.
- Be conscious of the situation you're referring to; using ⏲️ in serious or somber events might come across as insensitive.
Related Emojis
Three O'Clock
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Hourglass with Sand
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Two O'Clock
Represents the time 2:00 and is typically used to indicate a specific appointment or event time.
Hourglass Done
Depicts an hourglass with sand at the bottom, indicating that time has run out or a task is finished.
Man Running
Indicating urgency or being in a race, often paired with emojis related to time pressures like ⏲️.