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📫 Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Mailbox with the red flag raised, signaling that outgoing mail is waiting for pickup. This American-style mailbox is iconic even though most countries use completely different designs. The raised flag system is a charming analog notification that predates push alerts by about a century.
When to Use
Use for mail, postal delivery, or receiving letters.
Example Usage
- “You've got mail 📫”
- “Checking mailbox 📫”
- “Mail delivery 📫”
Popular Combinations
📫✉️
Mail received
📫📦
Package delivery
📫❤️
Love letter
How Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📫 mean in a text message?▼
Mailbox with the red flag raised, signaling that outgoing mail is waiting for pickup. This American-style mailbox is iconic even though most countries use completely different designs. The raised flag system is a charming analog notification that predates push alerts by about a century. Use for mail, postal delivery, or receiving letters. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 📫 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 📫 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 📫?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:mailbox:` to insert the Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4eb
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:mailbox:Keywords
emailinboxcommunication
When to Use 📫 Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag
Use for mail, postal delivery, or receiving letters.
- •Send 📫 when you want to express or reference "closed mailbox with raised flag" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📫 in conversations about email or inbox to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📫 Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag on social media posts, stories, or comments related to closed mailbox with raised flag
- •Combine 📫 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about email, inbox, communication
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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