⏯ī¸

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U+23EF
Emoji Info

Version: 1

Released: 2015

Group: symbols

Play Or Pause Button

Description

The play or pause button emoji (⏯ī¸) features a distinctive combination of a right-facing triangle paired with two parallel vertical bars, symbolizing dynamic movement and stillness. Widely interpreted across media, it's often used to indicate the start or halt of activities, from music and videos to life moments. Imagine sharing this emoji in a message to signal both excitement and anticipation for a group movie watch. Interestingly, it reflects our modern need to curate experiences and how we navigate through them, one play or pause at a time. The emoji version is 1, released in 2015.