📮 Postbox

Code Points: U+1F4EE

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📮 Emoji Meaning

The 📮 Postbox emoji depicts a traditional mailbox, typically red or blue, with a slot for depositing mail. It's often used to represent several related concepts:

  • Sending and Receiving Mail: Its most literal meaning refers to the physical act of sending or receiving postal mail. It can indicate that someone has sent a letter, is expecting mail, or is discussing postal services.
  • Communication in General: More broadly, the postbox emoji can symbolize communication of any kind, including email, messages, or even just sharing information. It can be a playful way to say "I've sent you a message" or "Keep me updated."
  • Secrets and Anonymous Messages: Sometimes, the postbox can represent a more secretive form of communication, perhaps hinting at anonymous tips, confidential information, or hidden messages.
  • Waiting for a Reply: The act of checking a postbox can also signify anticipation or waiting for a response. This usage often implies a sense of eagerness or impatience.
  • Suggestions and Feedback: In certain contexts, it can be used to solicit suggestions, feedback, or submissions, similar to a suggestion box.

Postbox Emoji Images

Here is how Postbox emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Mail Related Emoji

Here is a list of other emojis from the Objects category, Mail subcategory: