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๐ metro emoji
The metro emoji ๐ depicts a metro train, also known as a subway. It is used in contexts related to public transport, city travel, and transit routes. In messages, it can indicate traveling by metro or discussing subway transportation.
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- Category
- Travel & Places
- Unicode version
- 6.0
- Release year
- 2010
- Unicode sequence
- U+1F687
- Emoji version
- 0.6
What does ๐ mean?
A silver or gray train car with a front-facing window, representing a subway or metro system. The design is typically sleek and modern, with a rounded front and visible wheels. Symbolizes urban transportation, commuting, and the underground transit system. Part of the Travel & Places category, specifically in the transport-ground subcategory.
Common uses
- Indicating travel by subway: 'Heading to the city on the ๐'
- Referring to a metro system: 'The ๐ is the quickest way to get downtown'
- Describing a location near a subway station: 'Our office is just a short walk from the ๐ station'
In a message
The new ๐ line will reduce travel time significantly.
I take the ๐ every morning to get to work.
Meet me at the ๐ station, we can grab coffee before heading to the meeting.
Variations
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ๐ mean?
A silver or gray train car with a front-facing window, representing a subway or metro system. The design is typically sleek and modern, with a rounded front and visible wheels. Symbolizes urban transportation, commuting, and the underground transit system. Part of the Travel & Places category, specifically in the transport-ground subcategory.
How do I copy Metro?
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 Metro?
Select a platform design, open its preview and choose Download. The available PNG or SVG format is shown for each design.
Does Metro 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.