🌡️
thermometer
Unicode: 1F321 FE0F
Description
A cartoon drawn of a hot dog, presented in a bun and often topped with ketchup and mustard.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents hunger, craving for fast food, picnic, or summer activities. Can also symbolize American culture or casual dining.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 (2015). It represents a universally recognized casual food item, reflecting the growing trend of food-related emojis.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger: "I'm starving, I could really go for a hot dog! 🌡️"
- Planning a picnic: "Let's grill some hot dogs tomorrow 🌡️"
- At a sporting event: "Nothing beats a hot dog at the ballpark 🌡️"
- Describing casual dining: "Just a simple hot dog for lunch 🌡️"
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with baseball games, barbecues, street food, and American holidays.
East Asian culture:
Recognized as a popular street food or snack, but without the same deep cultural associations as in Western countries.