😄 Emoji Encyclopedia
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hourglass done

Hourglass with flowing sand, representing time passing or countdown

Basic Information

Platform Meaning

Hourglass with flowing sand, representing time passing or countdown

Tags

done hourglass sand time timer

Platform Meaning

  • Apple： Depicts an hourglass with orange sand flowing downward, symbolizing the passage of time
  • Google： Shows an hourglass with blue sand in motion, often used to indicate a waiting period or time elapsing
  • Twitter： An hourglass emoji with red sand flowing, commonly used to represent time running out or a countdown
  • Unicode： Hourglass Flow, represents the passage of time, often used to indicate waiting, a countdown, or the elapse of a period

Detailed Introduction

The ⌛️ emoji depicts an hourglass with sand flowing from the top to the bottom, visually representing the passage of time. It conveys emotions related to waiting, anticipation, or the urgency of time running out. Common usage scenarios include indicating a pending event, such as 'waiting for a response ⌛️', showing that time is limited ('only 5 minutes left ⌛️'), or marking the progress of a time-based activity. It can also express patience or the need to hurry, depending on context. Across platforms, the core meaning remains consistent, focusing on time elapse and temporal concepts.

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