fork and knife
Unicode: 1F374
Description
A close-up view of a fork and a knife, typically set for a meal. The fork usually appears on the left and the knife on the right, with the blade facing inwards.
Group:
Food & Drink > dishware
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Often used to indicate dining, a meal, food preparation, or culinary activities.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of a set of common objects and symbols. It directly represents the universal eating utensils.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone to eat: 'Dinner at 7? 🍴'
- Indicating a meal break: 'Lunch time! 🍴'
- Referring to a restaurant or dining experience: 'Great new restaurant, loved the ambiance 🍴'
- Discussing cooking or food preparation: 'Time to get cooking! 🍴'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly represents eating and dining settings in general. Less common in daily texting unless specifically discussing meals or restaurant plans.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture; universally recognized as cutlery for food. Might be used more often in relation to food delivery or restaurant recommendations.