tomato Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F345 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the tomato emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A tomato, the ๐ emoji represents a juicy red tomato, often used to symbolize the fruit itself, as well as to convey a sense of Italian or Mediterranean cuisine, and in some contexts, to jokingly refer to something or someone as being "juicy" or attention-grabbing. Figuratively, it can represent a burst of flavor or excitement, while in slang, it is sometimes used to express that something is exciting or desirable. The emoji's meaning is often straightforward, representing tomatoes in recipes, cooking, or healthy eating. In certain online communities, the ๐ emoji has also been used to add a touch of playfulness or whimsy to text-based conversations.
How the tomato emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are where the ๐ emoji is most frequently used, often in the context of food-related posts, stories, or comments. The tone is usually lighthearted and casual, with the emoji adding a pop of color and visual interest to captions or messages. On platforms like Twitter, the ๐ emoji may be used in a more ironic or humorous way, particularly among younger generations who are familiar with the emoji's various slang uses. In comments sections, the ๐ emoji can be used to express enthusiasm or approval for a food-related post or recipe.
tomato emoji examples
- just picked up fresh tomatoes ๐ for the salad
- who else is obsessed with pasta sauce ๐
How to copy the tomato emoji
To use the tomato emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F345), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the tomato emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



tomato Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | tomato |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1F345 |
| Shortcode | :tomato: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
tomato Emoji FAQ
A tomato, the ๐ emoji represents a juicy red tomato, often used to symbolize the fruit itself, as well as to convey a sense of Italian or Mediterranean cuisine, and in some contexts, to jokingly refer to something or someone as being "juicy" or attention-grabbing. Figuratively, it can represent a burst of flavor or excitement, while in slang, it is sometimes used to express that something is exciting or desirable.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F345, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :tomato:.
People also search for the tomato emoji as food, fruit, vegetable.