watermelon
Unicode: 1F349
Description
A watermelon, a large, round or oval fruit with a hard, green rind, typically striped or mottled. Inside, it has sweet, juicy, red or pink flesh with black seeds.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-fruit
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Happiness, refreshment, summer, health, deliciousness.
Backstory
The watermelon emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Watermelons have a long history, with their origins traced back to Africa. They are widely cultivated globally for their refreshing taste and high water content, making them a popular summer fruit.
Usage Examples
- Indicating summer: 'Perfect day for the beach! 🍉☀️'
- Talking about food: 'I love fresh fruit, especially 🍉 after a meal.'
- Expressing health/refreshment: 'Stay hydrated with some juicy 🍉.'
- General enjoyment: 'This summer is amazing! 🍉'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with summer picnics, barbecues, and refreshing healthy snacks.
East Asian culture:
Also popular as a summer fruit, often given as a gift, and sometimes seen as a symbol of prosperity or good fortune.