avocado
Unicode: 1F951
Description
A green, elongated fruit, typically curved, with a soft, sweet, inner flesh and a smooth, yellow peel when ripe.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-vegetable
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally evokes feelings of health, sweetness, energy, and simplicity. It's a common and universally recognized fruit symbol.
Backstory
The banana emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Bananas have been cultivated for thousands of years and are one of the most popular fruits globally, making the emoji a straightforward and essential addition to digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger or desire for fruit: 'I'm craving a banana! 🍌'
- Suggesting a healthy snack: 'Time for a quick banana break. 🍌'
- Talking about breakfast: 'Oatmeal with a sliced banana 🍌'
- References to monkeys or tropical themes: '🐒🍌'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with healthy snacks, breakfast, and children's food. Can also be a symbol of comedy or slipping hazards.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with health and energy, sometimes linked to specific desserts or regional agriculture.