battery
A portable device used to store and provide electrical energy to power electronic devices. It typically consists of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections to power electrical devices.
There are different emoji meanings for battery in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Seen as a necessary utility item, often associated with mobile phone usage and the 'always-on' digital lifestyle. A drained battery is often a cause for minor stress.
- East Asian culture
- Similar functional view, but in some contexts, external battery packs might be seen as a sign of being well-prepared or a digital enthusiast given the heavy mobile usage.
