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bowling

A bowling ball and pin, representing the sport of bowling.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F3B3
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
Subcategory

Tags

ballgamesportstrike

Platform Meanings

Apple
Shows a red bowling ball with three finger holes next to a white bowling pin with red stripes, typically used to represent the game of bowling.
Google
Depicts a standard bowling setup with a ball and a single pin, often used in contexts related to recreation or sports.
Twitter
Displays a classic bowling ball and pin, commonly used when talking about bowling alleys, games, or leisure activities.
Unicode Official
Represents the sport of ten-pin bowling, showing a bowling ball and a single upright pin.

Introduction

The 🎳 emoji depicts a bowling ball and a single bowling pin, symbolizing the popular recreational sport of ten-pin bowling. It is commonly used to talk about going bowling with friends, referencing bowling alleys, or discussing scores and gameplay. The emoji can also convey themes of fun, competition, or weekend leisure activities. In casual conversations, it might be used metaphorically to indicate 'knocking things down' or achieving success, similar to getting a strike in bowling. Its cheerful and playful appearance makes it a favorite in messages about social outings, team events, or simply unwinding after work. Depending on the platform, the design may vary slightly—Apple shows a red ball with a white pin featuring red stripes, while other platforms maintain similar but distinct visual styles—but the core meaning remains consistent across devices.

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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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