U+1F3A0 • Travel & Places
Merry-go-round Emoji
Meaning
A wooden painted horse, found on the carousel at a carnival. Faces to the left within almost all vendors' designs.
Can be used to convey fun, playfulness, or carefree enjoyment. It may also appear in contexts referencing a “carousel” of images, playing on the shared English word.
Could also be used to suggest ‘going in circles’, repeating the same thing over and over.
A previous version of Windows displayed the carousel horse facing right, which was changed to face left on Windows 10 for cross-platform consistency.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F3A0 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | carousel horse |
| Shortcode | :carousel-horse: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | place-other |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🎠 Merry-go-round emoji mean?
A wooden painted horse, found on the carousel at a carnival. Faces to the left within almost all vendors' designs. Can be used to convey fun, playfulness, or carefree enjoyment. It may also appear in contexts referencing a “carousel” of images, playing on the shared English word. Could also be used to suggest ‘going in circles’, repeating the same thing over and over. A previous version of Windows displayed the carousel horse facing right, which was changed to face left on Windows 10 for cross-platform consistency.
How do I copy the 🎠 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🎠) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Merry-go-round?
The Unicode for the Merry-go-round emoji is U+1F3A0.
On which platforms can I use the 🎠 emoji?
You can use the Merry-go-round emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Merry-go-round Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🎠"
"I'm so relieved 🎠"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🎠"
Comments: "This is literally me 🎠"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🎠"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🎠💦 (emphasized relief)
🎠😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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