📪️
closed mailbox with lowered flag
A mailbox with a raised flag, indicating new mail or a message
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Represents a mailbox with a red flag raised, typically used for new mail or postal communication
- Google: Depicts a blue mailbox with a raised flag, symbolizing incoming mail or the act of sending/receiving letters
- Twitter: Shows a mailbox with an upward flag, often used to reference emails, messages, or postal services
- Unicode: A mailbox with a flag raised, generally representing mail, postal services, or the presence of new messages
Detailed Introduction
The 📪️ emoji depicts a mailbox with a raised flag, a universal symbol indicating the presence of new mail or a message ready for collection. It conveys themes of communication, postal services, and receiving correspondence. Common uses include referencing emails, physical letters, package deliveries, or notifying someone of a new message. It can also evoke nostalgia for traditional mail or be used humorously to indicate a 'full inbox.' The raised flag is key, distinguishing it from the closed mailbox emoji, emphasizing activity or new content in postal or messaging contexts.