Emoji 11
bone
Also known as bones, dog, skeleton, wishbone
A stylized depiction of a white bone, often used to represent skeletons or bones.
Meaning
The bone emoji represents a skeletal bone and is commonly used in contexts related to skeletons, dogs, or wishes. It can also symbolize something old or outdated, as in 'bone-dry' or 'bone-tired'. People use it to convey themes of death, health, or even playful references to pets.
Unicode name
A bone, often used to represent skeletons or bones.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows a smooth, curved white bone with a slightly rounded shape and subtle shading for depth.
Google
The Google Noto design features a more detailed bone with visible texture and a slightly elongated shape.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji design presents a simple, flat white bone with minimal detail and a clean outline.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦴 bone belong to?
🦴 bone belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦴 bone?
🦴 bone was added in Emoji 11. Its codepoint is U+1F9B4, made up of 1 code points.
