laptop
Unicode: 1F4BB
Description
A silver or grey laptop computer, typically depicted open with a screen displaying various default content or a blank screen.
Group:
Objects > computer
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral or functional. It represents work, technology, study, or digital activity. It does not convey a specific emotion on its own.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a common piece of technology in modern life. As digital work and entertainment became more prevalent, the need for a simple, universally recognized icon for a laptop grew, leading to its inclusion.
Usage Examples
- Indicating work or study: 'Time to get back to work. 💻'
- Talking about technology: 'My new laptop arrived! 💻'
- Referring to online activities: 'Spending the evening on my laptop. 💻'
- Describing remote work: 'Working from home today 💻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as a tool for work, entertainment, or communication. Often associated with productivity, remote work, or personal computing.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a general computing device, frequently used in contexts related to coding, gaming, studying, or office work.