Wastebasket Emoji

Description

The Wastebasket Emoji is a digital representation of the essential office accessory used for disposing of unwanted or discarded items. This icon, commonly known as a wastepaper basket, trash can, or rubbish bin, is typically depicted as a silver wire-mesh container, providing a visual cue for the proper disposal of various types of waste, both literal and figurative. In the context of digital communication, the Wastebasket Emoji is frequently utilized to convey concepts related to waste, discard, or the metaphorical "dumping" of information or content. It may also be employed in the realm of sports, particularly basketball, where it can symbolize the successful "throwing away" of a shot or the general disposal of unwanted objects. The Wastebasket Emoji has an interesting history, with a previous design by Samsung representing a metal can or bin with a lid, reminiscent of outdoor garbage receptacles or even the iconic home of the Sesame Street character, Oscar the Grouch. However, it is important to note that this emoji should not be confused with the 🧺 Basket Emoji, which serves a distinct purpose. The Wastebasket Emoji was officially approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and subsequently added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015, solidifying its place as a widely recognized and utilized symbol in digital communication.

Keywords:

bin, trash, rubbish, garbage, toss

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