printer
Unicode: 1F5A8
Description
A classic desktop computer monitor, typically depicted with a gray or black casing, a screen showing a blue or green display, and often with a power button or base.
Group:
Objects > computer
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or indicative of work, technology, information, and digital interaction.
Backstory
This emoji represents a desktop computer monitor, a fundamental piece of computing hardware before the widespread adoption of laptops and tablets. It was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), alongside many other common objects and symbols, to facilitate richer digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating computer work: 'I'll be at my desk all day. 🖥️'
- Talking about technology: 'My new setup includes a huge 🖥️.'
- Referring to an old computer: 'Remember these old 🖥️s?'
- General computing context: 'Need to update the software on this 🖥️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently associated with office work, personal computing, and technology-related tasks.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with work and technology, but also sometimes used in contexts of gaming or internet cafes.