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⏱️ Stopwatch Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Hundredths of seconds matter in Olympic races — the difference between gold and nothing is often invisible to the naked eye. This stopwatch represents that precision, from timing a sprint to seeing how fast you can eat lunch. Click, start.
When to Use
Use for timing events, speed records, sports, races, or precise time measurements.
Example Usage
- “On the stopwatch ⏱️”
- “Timing the race ⏱️”
- “New personal record ⏱️”
Popular Combinations
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Race timing
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Record time
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Workout timing
How Stopwatch 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⏱️ mean in a text message?▼
Hundredths of seconds matter in Olympic races — the difference between gold and nothing is often invisible to the naked eye. This stopwatch represents that precision, from timing a sprint to seeing how fast you can eat lunch. Click, start. Use for timing events, speed records, sports, races, or precise time measurements. 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 Stopwatch 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 `:stopwatch:` to insert the Stopwatch emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23f1-fe0f
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:stopwatch:Keywords
timedeadline
When to Use ⏱️ Stopwatch
Use for timing events, speed records, sports, races, or precise time measurements.
- •Send ⏱️ when you want to express or reference "stopwatch" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏱️ in conversations about time or deadline to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏱️ Stopwatch on social media posts, stories, or comments related to stopwatch
- •Combine ⏱️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about time, deadline
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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