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📯 Postal Horn Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of a postal horn, the traditional symbol of postal services, representing mail and communication.
When to Use
Use for mail, postal services, traditional communication, or Europe references.
Example Usage
- “Mail's here 📯”
- “Postal service 📯”
- “You've got mail 📯”
Popular Combinations
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Mail delivery
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Horn melody
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Post office
How Postal Horn 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📯 mean in a text message?▼
Think of a postal horn, the traditional symbol of postal services, representing mail and communication. Use for mail, postal services, traditional communication, or Europe references. 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 Postal Horn 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 `:postal_horn:` to insert the Postal Horn emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4ef
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:postal_horn:Keywords
instrumentmusic
When to Use 📯 Postal Horn
Use for mail, postal services, traditional communication, or Europe references.
- •Send 📯 when you want to express or reference "postal horn" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📯 in conversations about instrument or music to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📯 Postal Horn on social media posts, stories, or comments related to postal horn
- •Combine 📯 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about instrument, music
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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