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Woman Cook
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Definitions
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People Β· Profession
Common
Represents a female chef or cook, typically shown wearing a chef's hat. Used to indicate cooking activities, culinary professions, or food preparation.
Commonly used when discussing cooking, sharing recipes, or referring to professional female chefs.
Just graduated from culinary school! π©βπ³ Ready to take on the restaurant world!
Instagram caption
My mom's the best π©βπ³ in the world. Her lasagna is incredible!
WhatsApp message
Trying this new recipe tonight π©βπ³ Wish me luck!
Twitter/X post
Reflects the growing recognition of women in professional culinary fields, which were historically male-dominated.
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Food Β· Preparation
Common
Used to indicate the act of cooking or food preparation, regardless of professional status. Often used when sharing home cooking experiences.
Frequently appears in social media posts about meal preparation, cooking attempts, or recipe sharing.
Weekend meal prep mode activated π©βπ³
Instagram Story
First time making sourdough bread from scratch π©βπ³ Not bad for a beginner!
Facebook post
Reflects the social media trend of sharing home cooking experiences and the rise of amateur food content creation.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction as part of Unicode 9.0's professional emoji set, reflecting efforts to represent more women in professional roles.
Growing push for gender equality in emoji representation
2018
Usage increased with the rise of Instagram food photography and recipe sharing.
Food content creation becoming a significant social media trend
2020
Pandemic lockdowns led to surge in home cooking content, dramatically increasing this emoji's usage.
COVID-19 restrictions causing people to cook at home more frequently
2022
Became associated with food content creators and culinary influencers across platforms.
Rise of cooking-focused content creators on TikTok and Instagram
Cultural Context
Represents the increasing visibility of women in professional culinary fields, challenging the historical male dominance in restaurant kitchens.
Usage increased with the rise of social media food content, recipe sharing platforms, and cooking tutorial videos.
Younger generations use it more casually for any cooking activity, while older users tend to reserve it for more formal or professional cooking contexts.
Part of Unicode's efforts to create more gender-inclusive professional emojis, moving away from male-default occupational representations.
In Western contexts, often associated with professional chefs, while in some Asian contexts more commonly used for home cooking and family meal preparation.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used in reference to 'home cooking' or 'baking' contexts, particularly with the rise of British baking shows.
United States
Often associated with home cooking and food content creators on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used more selectively for significant cooking achievements or special family meals rather than everyday cooking.
Gen_Z: Frequently used on TikTok for cooking videos, recipe hacks, and food trends. Often paired with trending audio clips.
Older: Less frequently used, but appearing more in family-oriented cooking contexts or when sharing traditional recipes.
Millennials: Common in Instagram food photography, meal prep posts, and recipe sharing. Associated with foodie culture and cooking as a lifestyle.
Common Combinations
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Making or serving pasta dishes
Common when sharing Italian cooking experiences or pasta recipes
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Knife skills or food preparation
Used to indicate serious cooking or professional culinary techniques
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Baking cakes or desserts
Popular in baking communities and when sharing sweet recipes
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Celebratory cooking or culinary achievement
Used after completing a difficult recipe or hosting a successful dinner party
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Following online recipes or cooking tutorials
Reflects modern cooking habits of using digital devices in the kitchen