Empty nest emoji meaning

The empty nest emoji represents a bird's nest without any eggs or birds inside. The nest is typically shown made of twigs, with its center completely empty. This emoji is often used to symbolize the concept of an "empty nest," which refers to a home where children have grown up and left to start their own independent lives. It can express a variety of feelings, such as loneliness, adjustment to change, or the emotional process of letting go as life enters a new phase. Additionally, it can also signify new beginnings or opportunities for personal growth as parents adapt to this stage.

The empty nest emoji was approved in Unicode 14.0 and added in Emoji 14.0, see related proposal L2/20217