📨
incoming envelope
Unicode: 1F4E8
Description
A brown or grey cardboard box with a red arrow pointing upwards, indicating movement or delivery.
Group:
Objects > mail
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents mail, packages, delivery, sending, or receiving. It can also imply anticipation, new beginnings, or moving.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a straightforward representation of a package, a ubiquitous item in a globalized economy relying heavily on shipping and delivery services. Its design is universally understood as a container for goods being transported.
Usage Examples
- Sending a package: 'I just sent your gift! 📦'
- Waiting for a delivery: 'My new book is coming! 📦'
- Mail notification: 'You have a new package notification 📦'
- Moving houses: 'Time to pack everything in boxes 📦'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for online shopping, shipping notifications, or general mail/package references.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in contexts related to e-commerce, express delivery, or gift-giving.