fork and knife with plate
Unicode: 1F37D FE0F
Description
An emoji depicting a small, stylized spoon and fork, often used to represent dining or food.
Group:
Food & Drink > dishware
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, utilitarian, often associated with hunger, eating, or mealtime. Can evoke feelings of anticipation for food or satisfaction after a meal.
Backstory
The Fork and Knife emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing basic eating utensils. It's a straightforward icon that universally communicates the idea of food and dining in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating mealtime: 'What's for dinner tonight? 🍴'
- Suggesting a restaurant: 'Let's grab a bite at that new place 🍴'
- Talking about food: 'Just finished a delicious meal 🍴'
- Planning an event with food: 'Party at my place, come hungry! 🍴'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to indicate a restaurant, meal, or general food-related topic. Sometimes used playfully for 'food coma' or 'hungry' feelings.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often appearing in contexts related to daily meals, cooking, or food delivery services.