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bagel

A round, golden-brown bread with a hole in the center, known as a bagel.

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Unicode
U+1F96F
Version
Emoji 11
Category

Tags

bakerybreadbreakfastschmear

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a classic toasted bagel, often shown with a shiny glaze and sesame seeds.
Google
Shows a plain bagel with a slightly crispy exterior and soft interior texture.
Twitter
Represents a traditional bagel, typically used in food-related conversations or breakfast contexts.
Unicode Official
Officially named 'Bagel', representing the popular ring-shaped bread product of Jewish origin.

Introduction

The 🥯 Bagel emoji represents a beloved baked good that originated in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe and has become a global breakfast staple. Typically made from yeasted wheat dough, boiled briefly before baking to achieve its distinctive chewy texture and glossy crust, the bagel is often sliced and topped with cream cheese, lox, or other spreads. The emoji is commonly used in casual conversations about food, breakfast plans, brunch outings, or cravings for comfort food. It may also appear in discussions about cultural cuisine, dietary preferences (like vegan or gluten-free adaptations), or even as a playful symbol of something circular or hole-y. On social media, it’s frequently paired with coffee ☕, avocado 🥑, or salmon 🐟 emojis to depict a full bagel meal. While generally neutral in emotional tone, it can convey coziness, indulgence, or morning enthusiasm depending on context.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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