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❄️ Snowflake Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
No two are alike — that's the famous claim, and it's basically true given the astronomical number of possible crystal formations. "Snowflake" also became an insult for sensitive people, which Wilson Bentley (who first photographed snowflake crystals in 1885) definitely didn't see coming.
When to Use
Use for snow, winter, cold weather, frozen items, or unique individuals.
Example Usage
- “Snowflakes falling ❄️”
- “Winter wonderland ❄️”
- “Frozen solid ❄️”
Popular Combinations
❄️⛄
Snowy winter fun
❄️☃️
Snow and snowman
❄️🎿
Skiing in snow
How Snowflake 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 ❄️ snowflake emoji took on a political double meaning in the late 2010s, used to mock people perceived as overly sensitive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ❄️ mean in a text message?▼
No two are alike — that's the famous claim, and it's basically true given the astronomical number of possible crystal formations. "Snowflake" also became an insult for sensitive people, which Wilson Bentley (who first photographed snowflake crystals in 1885) definitely didn't see coming. Use for snow, winter, cold weather, frozen items, or unique individuals. 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 Snowflake 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 `:snowflake:` to insert the Snowflake emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2744-fe0f
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:snowflake:Keywords
winterseasoncoldweatherchristmasxmas
When to Use ❄️ Snowflake
Use for snow, winter, cold weather, frozen items, or unique individuals.
- •Send ❄️ when you want to express or reference "snowflake" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ❄️ in conversations about winter or season to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ❄️ Snowflake on social media posts, stories, or comments related to snowflake
- •Combine ❄️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about winter, season, cold
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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