postbox Emoji
๐ฎ ยท U+1F4EE ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the postbox emoji mean?
A mail collection box, the ๐ฎ emoji represents a place where letters and packages are sent and received, and is often used literally to refer to postal services or mail delivery. Figuratively, it can symbolize communication, messaging, or the act of sending or receiving information. In slang, the ๐ฎ emoji is sometimes used to represent an inbox or a means of receiving digital messages, such as emails or direct messages. It can also be used to imply that someone is waiting for a response or an update.
How the postbox emoji is used
Texting and messaging platforms are where the ๐ฎ emoji is most frequently used, often in conjunction with other emojis to convey a sense of sending or receiving information. In some cases, the ๐ฎ emoji is used in a more nostalgic or retro sense, evoking memories of traditional mail and postal services.
postbox emoji examples
- just sent you a package ๐ฎ should arrive tomorrow
- check your email ๐ฎ i just sent you the invite
How to copy the postbox emoji
To use the postbox 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+1F4EE), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
postbox emoji on different platforms
How the postbox emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.



postbox Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฎ |
| Name | postbox |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4EE |
| Shortcode | :postbox: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list ยท codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
postbox Emoji FAQ
It is U+1F4EE, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :postbox:.
People also search for the postbox emoji as mail, mailbox.