lacrosse
Unicode: 1F94D
Description
A circular medal, typically gold-colored, with a number one (1) prominently displayed in its center. It often features a ribbon attached to the top.
Group:
Activities > sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents achievement, victory, success, being the best, or winning first place. It evokes feelings of pride, accomplishment, and recognition.
Backstory
The 1st Place Medal emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of a set of sports and competition-related emojis. It visualizes the common award given to the winner of a contest, making it an intuitive symbol for first-place finishes across various digital platforms.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating a win: 'We totally crushed it! 🥇'
- Recognizing excellence: 'Best employee of the month! 🥇'
- Personal achievement: 'Finally got my degree! 🥇'
- Friendly competition: 'I beat your high score! 🥇'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as a symbol for winning, top performance, and excellence in sports, competitions, or any field of endeavor.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning of winning and top achievement. May also be used to signify 'number one fan' or 'best' in a more informal context.