desktop computer
Unicode: 1F5A5
Description
A square, grey, or black computer monitor with a dark screen, often showing an empty or generic display. The design varies across platforms but generally depicts a standalone desktop monitor.
Group:
Objects > computer
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Does not typically convey an emotion but represents a tool or a setting.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) as part of a set of computer-related symbols, reflecting the increasing digital communication and the commonality of desktop setups. It serves as a visual representation of a computer screen.
Usage Examples
- Referring to computer work: 'I'll be in front of the 💻 all day.'
- Talking about screen time: 'Too much 💻 time today.'
- Describing a tech setup: 'My new office has dual 💻s.'
- Indicating a presentation or display: 'The information is on the 💻.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a computer monitor, used in contexts of work, technology, or screen time.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a computer monitor, often used in professional or academic contexts, or to denote digital interaction.