Onion

A brown onion with layered skin and root end, representing the fundamental cooking vegetable that adds depth to dishes.

The Onion emoji represents the vegetable used in nearly every cuisine for flavor and depth. It’s also a symbol of emotion, layers, and drama—often used in jokes about crying (literal or metaphorical). Whether you’re chopping onions or crying at a sad scene, this emoji fits the mood. It’s a go-to for recipes, cooking fails, or emotional moments wrapped in humor.

It’s commonly used in:

• Cooking and sautéing posts
• Jokes about crying (onion-induced or emotional)
• Posts about emotional “layers” or dramatic storytelling