postbox

๐Ÿ“ฎ

postbox

๐Ÿ“ฎ represents postbox, typically shown as a red postbox with a mail slot and a letter partly inserted.

The postbox is a public container used for collecting outgoing mail to be processed by a postal service. It is typically located on street corners or near government buildings to provide a convenient drop-off point for letters and small flat parcels.

This symbol represents the traditional mail system and the tangible connection between people. It can suggest feelings of patience, reliability, and the classic charm of handwritten letters.

In digital conversations, ๐Ÿ“ฎ is frequently used when confirming that a document has been sent. For example: "I just dropped the documents in the ๐Ÿ“ฎ," "Keep an eye on your ๐Ÿ“ฎ for the invitation," or "I still prefer sending a real card via the ๐Ÿ“ฎ."

Groups
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F4EE
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6

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๐Ÿ“ฌ
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