Subgroups
Total 7 subgroups sorted by CLDR order.
food-fruit
CLDR #1 · Emoji count: 20
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banana
Represents the fruit itself—bananas!—and by extension, energy, humor, or silliness. It’s often used in playful, goofy, or light-hearted messages because of its fun shape and bright color.
Food & Drink / food-fruit
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blueberries
Represents blueberries — small, cute, and healthy. It’s often used in food posts, smoothie photos, or to give a calm, cool tone (like “blue aesthetics”).
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cherries
🍒 is the emoji for those big, glossy, sweet summer cherries, the juicy crisp crowd-pleasing kind stacked high in every American grocery store from June to August, think Bing or Rainier. The overall vibe is vibrant, plump, juicy, girly and cheeky. It feels fresher and more polished with stronger premium-treat energy than most fruit emojis, carrying that impossible-to-resist “looks so good I have to bite it” pull. Above all it stands for instant juicy satisfaction, vibrant treat-yourself energy, and youthful playful indulgence—delivering pure addictive refreshment with that irresistible “I deserve this, can’t stop at one” rush. Bite in for a crisp snap, then a flood of cool sweet-tart juice explodes in your mouth. Super refreshing and dangerously moreish, you’ll keep reaching for handfuls. Big commercial varieties stay firm and snappy; smaller sour types tend to soften. That’s why people drop 🍒 to rave that these cherries slap and are insanely good right now, to express craving fresh big ones so bad, or to add sweet bubbly flirty cuteness laced with cheeky girly sass.
Food & Drink / food-fruit
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coconut
🥥 The coconut emoji captures the entire island escape in one split fruit: crisp white flesh peeking from that rugged brown shell, clean and refreshing, carrying the faint salty-sweet whisper of ocean air. Picture it. Morning light catches the dew on a just-cracked coconut. Beads slide off slowly. You scoop a bite. Slight crunch first, then it dissolves into pure creamy sweetness that slows the world down. In chats, 🥥 is the instant code for ditching the daily grind and teleporting to a beach mindset. Say “coconut water for the soul” or “island mode on,” and suddenly everyone’s mentally gone—cubicles, emails, all of it replaced by sun, sand, and waves.
Food & Drink / food-fruit
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grapes
🍇 The grape emoji captures a small bunch of deep purple grapes. Plump, crisp, and often seedless in everyday life. Bite in and you get that satisfying snap, followed by a burst of sweet-tart juice. It's refreshing and instantly evokes a sunny vineyard: warm sun on the vines, green leaves🌿, the scent of ripening fruit in the air. Sharing 🍇 often signals that easy, indulgent chill. Juicy refreshment paired with good company, music, or a quiet evening. For many, 🍇 naturally leads to 🍷 wine. The progression from fresh grapes on the vine to crushed fruit fermenting into a glass of red or white. It hints at relaxed moments: a charcuterie board, happy hour, or simply unwinding with a pour at the end of the day.
Food & Drink / food-fruit
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green apple
Represents a fresh, tart green apple — symbolizing health, energy, and sometimes a “clean” or minimalist vibe. It’s often used in food chats or wellness posts.
Food & Drink / food-fruit
food-vegetable
CLDR #2 · Emoji count: 19
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avocado
🥑 Avocado is round and deep green, with a thick, slightly bumpy skin that darkens as it ripens. When ready, it yields gently to pressure. Cut it open to reveal creamy pale green flesh and a single large pit at the center. Take a bite and the texture is instantly smooth. Ripe avocado melts on your tongue like softened butter 🧈, with a subtle nutty flavor 🌰 and a fresh, grassy finish 🌿. It’s not sweet, not heavy—just clean and comforting. Slightly underripe avocados have more texture, but they’re still soft and pleasant, never dry ◝(⑅•ᴗ•⑅)◜. Nutritionally, 🥑 isn’t low-cal (about 160–180 calories for half a medium fruit 🔥), but those calories come from heart-healthy fats and fiber, making it filling, steady energy rather than empty calories ❤️. Because it’s filling and nutrient-dense, avocado has become a staple for fitness lovers 💪, people focused on fat loss, and anyone aiming for a healthier routine. It’s often seen as a source of good fats that work with your body. So when you see 🥑, the usual associations are health, clean eating , brunch culture 🍽️, yoga-and-gym lifestyles, and a touch of modern, wholesome comfort. Sometimes joked about as a “basic but lovable” food 😌, avocado is still that rare ingredient that makes you look put-together—while genuinely doing your body some good 🥑💚
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
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beans
Represents beans, often shown as three red beans grouped together. Red beans are known for their soft, slightly grainy texture and mild natural sweetness. They’re commonly used in everyday dishes like soups, stews, rice, and sweet desserts. This emoji carries a humble, hearty, and comforting vibe, and is often used in cooking posts, vegetarian or plant-based meals, or as a lighthearted symbol of feeling nourished, grounded, and gently energized after a good meal.
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
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bell pepper
Represents bell peppers — colorful, crunchy, and healthy. It’s often used in cooking posts, salad pics, or to show variety and freshness.
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
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broccoli
🥦 It looks like a tiny green tree 🌳, with dense clusters of deep-green florets on top, like a compact little forest, supported by a thick, pale-green stem. Cute, sturdy, and oddly satisfying to look at (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧. When you bite into it raw, it’s crisp and refreshing, with a slight grassy bitterness; after being lightly blanched, it turns tender and juicy while still keeping a pleasant bite. It doesn’t fall apart or turn mushy, making it very enjoyable to eat ( ´◡` ). Its versatility in cooking is hard to beat: it can be stir-fried or lightly sautéed, blanched and served cold, tossed with garlic and oyster sauce, or gently pan-fried with butter 🧈. Steaming, roasting, air-frying, or even adding it to hot pots and soups all work beautifully 🍲. On Taiwanese and Chinese tables, it often appears as garlic-stir-fried broccoli or broccoli with oyster sauce; in Western cuisines, it’s commonly steamed or roasted to pair with steak 🥩, or used in creamy bakes and salads. In Japan, it frequently shows up in warm vegetable dishes, bento 🍱, and miso soup; in Korea, it’s prepared as namul or served as a side in japchae; in Italy, it’s often sautéed with mixed vegetables or paired with pasta 🍝. Found in healthy meals all around the world, broccoli truly lives up to its nickname as a “nutritional little green tree” 💚. It is a reliable, all-purpose side dish that many people love .
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
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brown mushroom
🍄🟫 shows a brown mushroom, an earthy piece of fungi with a rounded cap and a warm, natural look. Unlike the classic 🍄 design that often feels like a fantasy or poisonous mushroom, 🍄🟫 is meant to represent an edible mushroom , the kind people actually cook with and treat like a vegetable in everyday meals. It is most commonly used to talk about food, such as recipes, ingredients, and cozy comfort dishes. Because mushrooms are closely associated with forests and the outdoors, 🍄🟫 also carries a strong nature vibe, hinting at autumn, foraging, and a simple, wholesome lifestyle.
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
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carrot
Represents carrots — bright, healthy, and slightly playful. It’s used in food chats, health or diet posts, and sometimes to symbolize motivation (“dangling a carrot”).
Food & Drink / food-vegetable
food-prepared
CLDR #3 · Emoji count: 34
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bacon
Represents sizzling bacon — indulgent, savory, and a little bit sinful. Often used in breakfast, brunch, or foodie chats to express craving or comfort.
Food & Drink / food-prepared
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bagel
Represents a bagel — chewy, round, and often toasted with cream cheese. It’s the classic breakfast emoji for busy mornings or cozy coffee chats.
Food & Drink / food-prepared
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baguette bread
Represents a fresh, crusty baguette — the classic long French bread. It gives off cozy café or Parisian picnic vibes, often used to signal food, travel, or simple pleasures.
Food & Drink / food-prepared
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bowl with spoon
Represents a bowl with a spoon, often linked to breakfast cereal, soup, or porridge. It gives a calm, cozy feeling — something warm and simple to start or end the day.
Food & Drink / food-prepared
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bread
Represents sliced bread — simple comfort food and a symbol of everyday life. Often used when talking about breakfast, baking, or anything cozy and homey.
Food & Drink / food-prepared
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burrito
🌯 The Burrito emoji originated in Mexico but became an absolute staple in the US (especially in California). It's a drive-thru favorite and stands out as one of the more "exotic" items in the food emoji lineup. It depicts a long burrito tightly wrapped in aluminum foil, looking incredibly hearty, warm, and filling. It’s usually stuffed to the brim with rice, beans, protein (like steak or chicken), cheese, lettuce, and various salsas, offering a massive burst of flavor in every bite. This specifically mirrors the classic Mission-style burrito from San Francisco’s Mission District. This oversized version—famously packed with rice, beans, and meat—gained massive popularity in the '60s. The foil wrapper shown in the 🌯 emoji is its signature look, popularized nationwide by chains like Chipotle. That’s why most platforms include the silver foil in their design today. While 🌯 is often paired with the 🌮 (Taco) when talking about Mexican food, a burrito is more of a "giant portable meal," whereas tacos are usually smaller and lighter. Just looking at it brings to mind that warm, convenient, and satisfying comfort food vibe.
Food & Drink / food-prepared