ice Emoji

๐ŸงŠ ยท U+1F9CA ยท Emoji 12.0

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What does the ice emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A cube of ice, the ๐ŸงŠ emoji represents a solid form of water, often used to chill beverages, and has figurative uses to convey a sense of coolness or numbness, as in being unfazed or unemotional, and is also used in slang to express a luxurious or high-quality item, such as "ice" jewelry, which refers to diamonds or other precious gems, and can also symbolize a cold or frosty relationship. This emoji can be used to add a touch of coolness to a message or to express a desire for something cold on a hot day. The ๐ŸงŠ emoji is often used in a literal sense to refer to ice in drinks or to describe a cold temperature. Its use can also be ironic or humorous, depending on the context.

How the ice emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, the ๐ŸงŠ emoji is often used to add a casual or playful tone to a message, and its use can vary across different platforms, with younger generations using it more frequently on TikTok and Snapchat, while older generations may use it more in text messages or emails, and the tone can range from sarcastic to enthusiastic, depending on the user and the context. The ๐ŸงŠ emoji can be used in a variety of settings, from describing a refreshing drink to expressing a sense of detachment or aloofness, and its meaning can be influenced by the surrounding text and emojis. On platforms like Instagram and Twitter, the ๐ŸงŠ emoji is often used in hashtags and challenges related to luxury or high-end products.

ice emoji examples

How to copy the ice emoji

To use the ice emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F9CA), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about ice

Also known as

ice emoji on different platforms

How the ice emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

ice Emoji Details

Emoji๐ŸงŠ
Nameice
CategoryFood & Drink
CodepointsU+1F9CA
Shortcode:ice:
Emoji version12.0
Unicode version12.0
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ice Emoji FAQ

What does the ice emoji mean?

A cube of ice, the ๐ŸงŠ emoji represents a solid form of water, often used to chill beverages, and has figurative uses to convey a sense of coolness or numbness, as in being unfazed or unemotional, and is also used in slang to express a luxurious or high-quality item, such as "ice" jewelry, which refers to diamonds or other precious gems, and can also symbolize a cold or frosty relationship. This emoji can be used to add a touch of coolness to a message or to express a desire for something cold on a hot day.

How do I copy and paste the ice emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ŸงŠ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the ice emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9CA, introduced in Emoji version 12.0 (Unicode 12.0). Its shortcode is :ice:.

What are other names for the ice emoji?

People also search for the ice emoji as cold, cube, iceberg.

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