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🏤 Post Office Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The postal horn symbol dates back to when mail was literally carried on horseback and announced with a horn blast. European post offices still use variations of it. Sending postcards from vacation? This is the building you're looking for in an unfamiliar town.
When to Use
Use for European mail services, postal history, sending international mail, or communication topics.
Example Usage
- “European post office 🏤”
- “Sending mail abroad 🏤”
- “Classic postal building 🏤”
Popular Combinations
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Sending European mail
🏤📯
Postal horn service
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International mail
How Post Office 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?▼
The postal horn symbol dates back to when mail was literally carried on horseback and announced with a horn blast. European post offices still use variations of it. Sending postcards from vacation? This is the building you're looking for in an unfamiliar town. Use for European mail services, postal history, sending international mail, or communication topics. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use 🏤 in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Post Office to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type 🏤 with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for 🏤?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:european_post_office:` to insert the Post Office emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f3e4
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:european_post_office:Keywords
europeanbuildingemail
When to Use 🏤 Post Office
Use for European mail services, postal history, sending international mail, or communication topics.
- •Send 🏤 when you want to express or reference "post office" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🏤 in conversations about european or building to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🏤 Post Office on social media posts, stories, or comments related to post office
- •Combine 🏤 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about european, building, email
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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