U+1F355 • Food & Drink
Pizza Emoji
Meaning
A single slice of pepperoni pizza.
WhatsApp’s slice includes green peppers and black olives. Earlier designs from Google and Samsung also featured black olives, with Samsung’s additionally including white onion. Two earlier Google designs included green peppers alongside the pepperoni.
This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis in Unicode. It first appeared on early Japanese emoji keyboards from au by KDDI in 2003, where it was depicted as a full pizza with a slice being removed.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F355 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | pizza |
| Shortcode | :pizza: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-prepared |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🍕 Pizza emoji mean?
A single slice of pepperoni pizza. WhatsApp’s slice includes green peppers and black olives. Earlier designs from Google and Samsung also featured black olives, with Samsung’s additionally including white onion. Two earlier Google designs included green peppers alongside the pepperoni. This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis in Unicode. It first appeared on early Japanese emoji keyboards from au by KDDI in 2003, where it was depicted as a full pizza with a slice being removed.
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 Pizza?
The Unicode for the Pizza emoji is U+1F355.
On which platforms can I use the 🍕 emoji?
You can use the Pizza 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 Pizza 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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