doughnut
Unicode: 1F369
Description
A dark brown donut, usually depicted with pink or white frosting and colorful sprinkles. It's a sweet, fried dough confection.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-sweet
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents indulgence, sweetness, comfort, pleasure, or a treat. Can evoke feelings of happiness due to a favorite food.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Donuts have a long history, with various forms existing across cultures for centuries. The modern donut with a hole is often attributed to American innovation in the 19th century.
Usage Examples
- Offering a treat: 'Coffee and donuts anyone? 🍩'
- Craving something sweet: 'I could really go for a donut right now! 🍩'
- Celebrating a small victory: 'Finished the report! Time for a treat 🍩'
- Commenting on a sweet situation: 'That's so sweet! 🍩'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a popular breakfast item or snack, often associated with coffee breaks, police officers (in pop culture), or a quick treat.
East Asian culture:
Also popular, though sometimes different varieties or textures are preferred. Still signifies a sweet treat or indulgence.