house with garden
Unicode: 1F3E1
Description
A tall, rectangular building with multiple windows and often a pitched or flat roof, typically representing a house.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Homely, stable, comforting, secure. Can evoke feelings of warmth, belonging, and domesticity.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a universal symbol for a dwelling or residence, often used metaphorically for 'home' or specific properties. Its simple, iconic design makes it widely recognizable across cultures.
Usage Examples
- Indicating location: 'Meet me at my house 🏡 soon!'
- Talking about real estate: 'Looking to buy a new house 🏡 next year.'
- Expressing domesticity: 'Just enjoying a cozy night in 🏡.'
- Representing a family or home base: 'Welcome home 🏡!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often symbolizes home, family, personal space, and traditional living. Can represent suburban life or a dream home.
East Asian culture:
Similar meanings of home and family, but can also refer to a specific type of detached dwelling, contrasting with apartments common in urban areas.