📮 Postbox Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Postbox

Short Name

:postbox:

Unicode

U+1F4EE

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2010

Category

Objects

Subcategory

Mail

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

POSTBOX emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F4EE

Apple Style

POSTBOX emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F4EE

Google Style

POSTBOX emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F4EE

Twitter Style

POSTBOX emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F4EE

Facebook Style

Gmail style

Gmail

SoftBank style

SoftBank

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >📮</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A classic postbox, typically depicted in red with a flag on top, used for sending mail. The postbox is a common symbol in many countries, representing the traditional method of mailing letters and postcards. It is part of the Objects category, specifically within the mail subcategory.

Common Uses

  • Indicating the location of a postbox: 'The postbox is right around the corner 📮'
  • Referring to mailing or posting something: 'Don't forget to drop the letter in the postbox 📮'
  • Symbolizing communication or correspondence: 'Let's keep in touch through the postbox 📮'

Example Sentences

  • Please place your completed forms in the postbox 📮 by the end of the day.
  • I'll send you a postcard from my trip 📮 Hope you enjoy it!
  • The old postbox 📮 in the village square is a great spot for a photo.

Frequently Asked Questions