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The Empty Nest emoji (🪹) perfectly captures that bittersweet moment when the kids have officially flown the coop—literally or metaphorically. Whether you're a parent posting about your youngest heading off to college or just feeling philosophical about life's transitions, this little twig circle speaks to anyone who's watched something they nurtured spread its wings and go.
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Vibe & Tone
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- Animals & Nature
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When to use 🪹
- →Posting about your last child leaving for college
- →Reflecting on major life transitions and changes
- →Discussing empty nest syndrome with other parents
- →Sharing feelings about children becoming independent
- →Metaphorically describing any situation where you've nurtured something that's now gone
Keywords
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Related Concepts
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Unicode
- Codepoint
- 1FAB9
- Unicode Version
- 14.0
- Added in Emoji
- 14
Did you know?
Added in 2021's Emoji 14.0 alongside other nature-focused emojis, this perfectly timed addition coincided with many parents experiencing empty nest feelings as pandemic restrictions lifted and life transitions resumed.
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12/29/25
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