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⌛ hourglass emoji
The hourglass emoji ⌛ depicts an hourglass with sand, representing time and a timer. It is used in contexts related to waiting, time passing, or something being done. It can also appear in messages about deadlines, timing, and the passage of time.
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- Category
- Travel & Places
- Unicode version
- 6.0
- Release year
- 2010
- Unicode sequence
- U+231B
- Emoji version
- 0.6
What does ⌛ mean?
A traditional hourglass, depicted as a glass container with a narrow waist, filled with sand that flows from the top bulb to the bottom. The color of the sand varies across platforms, typically being red or brown. Symbolizes the passage of time, urgency, or waiting. Part of the Travel & Places category, specifically in the time subcategory.
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Common uses
- Indicating a waiting period: '⌛ Waiting for the results...'
- Expressing the passage of time: '⌛ Time flies when you're having fun!'
- Highlighting an urgent situation: '⌛ Hurry up, we're running out of time!'
In a message
The meeting will start in 5 minutes ⌛ Please be on time.
I've been waiting for this package for days ⌛ When will it arrive?
⌛ Tick tock, the deadline is approaching fast!
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Frequently asked questions
What does ⌛ mean?
A traditional hourglass, depicted as a glass container with a narrow waist, filled with sand that flows from the top bulb to the bottom. The color of the sand varies across platforms, typically being red or brown. Symbolizes the passage of time, urgency, or waiting. Part of the Travel & Places category, specifically in the time subcategory.
How do I copy Hourglass?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download Hourglass?
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Does Hourglass support skin tones?
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.