Olive 🫒

A small, dark olive appears on the stem, with a matte greenish-black coloring and a subtle shine that captures the briny essence of this Mediterranean staple. The oval shape and visible pit distinguish it from similar round fruit emoji, making it instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with olive-centric cuisines.

Olives are primarily used in culinary contexts—pizza toppings, Greek salads, martinis, and antipasto spreads. The emoji resonates especially in discussions about Mediterranean food culture, Italian cooking, and healthy eating. Some users deploy it when referencing olives in cocktails, particularly martinis, making it a cheeky companion to drink-related messages.

The olive carries cultural significance beyond food. In some contexts, it subtly references Mediterranean heritage and lifestyle, appearing in conversations about travel to Greece, Spain, or Italy. It's also used more sparingly in discussions about olive oil, though a dedicated oil bottle emoji exists.

This is one of the newer food fruit additions to the emoji library. Approved as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020 and added to Emoji in the same year, the olive arrived relatively recently, reflecting growing interest in representing diverse global cuisines and ingredients.