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🪹 Empty Nest Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Nothing beats an empty bird's nest — the kids have flown. Perfect for empty nest syndrome or a fresh start.
When to Use
Use for kids leaving home, empty nest feelings, or new chapter beginnings.
Example Usage
- “Empty nest syndrome 🪹”
- “They grow up so fast 🪹”
- “Fresh start 🪹”
Popular Combinations
🪹😢
Kids left home
🪹🐦
Birds have flown
🪹🎓
Off to college
How Empty Nest 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.
Did You Know?
The 🪹 empty nest and 🪺 nest with eggs were added together in Unicode 14.0, making them one of the few emoji pairs designed as a deliberate before/after set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪹 mean in a text message?▼
Nothing beats an empty bird's nest — the kids have flown. Perfect for empty nest syndrome or a fresh start. Use for kids leaving home, empty nest feelings, or new chapter beginnings. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Is 🪹 used as slang or with hidden meanings?▼
Some animal and nature emoji have picked up slang meanings on social media. For example, 🐍 can mean "sneaky person" and 🍑 has well-known double meanings. The Empty Nest emoji is primarily used for its literal meaning, but always consider context.
When was 🪹 added to the emoji standard?▼
Animal and nature emoji have been added across many Unicode versions. New animals are proposed to the Unicode Consortium each year, and each must go through a formal review process before being approved. Check the "Added" field above for the specific Unicode version.
What is the shortcode for 🪹?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:empty_nest:` to insert the Empty Nest emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪹 a newer emoji?▼
The Empty Nest emoji was added in Unicode 14.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fab9
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 14.0
Shortcodes
:empty_nest:Keywords
bird
When to Use 🪹 Empty Nest
Use for kids leaving home, empty nest feelings, or new chapter beginnings.
- •Send 🪹 when you want to express or reference "empty nest" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪹 in conversations about bird to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪹 Empty Nest on social media posts, stories, or comments related to empty nest
- •Add 🪹 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to empty nest
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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