American English and British English words list A to Z PDF

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American English vs British English Words! Learn some useful words for Americans and British English. A list of Vocabulary differences between American and British English vocabulary with useful infographics and PDF.

American English vs British English Spelling Difference is also given in this lesson you must check them later on.

Basically American English and British English are not only different in accent but they are also different in pronunciation and spellings in some places.

American English and British English words list A to Z

American & British Words with A

British	American
Alsatian	German shepherd
American Indian	Native American
Aubergine	Eggplant
Aerial (TV, radio)	Antenna, aerial
Aerial	Antenna
Alsatian	German shepherd
Accelerator	Gas pedal, accelerator
Autumn	Fall
At the weekend	On the weekend
Anorak	Jacket, parka

British – American Words with B

British	American
Bill	Check (restaurant)
Bank holiday	National holiday, federal holiday
Bomb (success)	Bomb (disaster)
Biscuit	Cookie
Bonnet	Hood
Barrister, solicitor	Lawyer, attorney
Bank holiday	Legal holiday
Bin, dustbin	Garbage can/trash can
Biro	Ball-point pen
Banknote	Bill
Book	Make reservations
Base rate	Prime rate
Braces	Suspenders
Bill	Check
Boot	Trunk
Boot	Trunk /rear deck
Beetroot	Beet
Biscuit	Cookie
Box room	Lumber room
Biscuit	Cracker
Break	Recess
Bonnet	Hood

British – American Words with C

British	American
Cotton	Thread
Chemist	Druggist
Car park	Parking lot
Curriculum vitae (CV)	Résumé
Chest of drawers	Bureau
Clothes peg	Clothespin
Condom	Rubber
Candy floss	Cotton candy
Catalogue	Catalog
Cooker	Stove
Cotton wool	Cotton ball
Caretaker	Janitor
Crossroads	Crossroad (in the country)
Colour	Color
Corporation	City
Car park	Parking lot
Centre	Downtown
Cinema	Movie house/ theater
Crisps	Chips
Chips	French fries
Cloakroom	Checkroom, coatroom
Chemist’s shop	Drug store / Pharmacy
Chips	French fries
Centre	Center
Corn flour	Corn starch
Cot/Crib	Baby bed
Courgette	Zucchini
Clothes peg	Clothes pin
Cooker	Stove
Curtains	Drapes
Cupboard	Closet
Chemist’s shop	Drugstore, pharmacy
Crisps	Potato chips
City centre	Downtown, city center
Cosy	Cozy
Caravan	Trailer
Cot (Baby)	Crib

British – American Words with D

British	American
Dressing gown	(bath) robe
Dinner jacket	Tux, tuxedo
Driver	Engineer (train)
Duvet	Comforter
Diversion	Detour
Directory enquiries	Directory assistance
Drawing pin	Thumbtack
District	Precinct
Dustbin	Garbage can
Drain	Sewer pipe
Draughts	Checkers
Drink driving	Drunk driving
Double cream	Heavy cream
Drawing pin	Thumbtack
Dummy	Pacifier
Dynamo	Generator
Dressing gown	Bathrobe
Draught	Draft
Driving licence	Driver’s license

British – American Words with E

British	American
Earth wire	Ground wire
Estate car	Station wagon
Engaged	Busy
Estate agent	Realtor
Expiry date	Expiration date
Enquiry	Inquiry
Everywhere	Everyplace, everywhere

British – American Words with F

British	American
Football	Soccer
Flat	Apartment
Fortnight	Two weeks
Fringe	Bangs
Full stop	Period
Football	Soccer
Flyover	Overpass
First floor	Second floor
Full stop	Period
Film	Movie
Fancy dress	Costumes
From Monday to Friday	From Monday to Friday
Fish-fingers	Fish-sticks
Flannel	Face cloth, wash cloth
Footpath	Sidewalk
Father Christmas	Santa Claus
Face flannel	Wash cloth
Favourite	Favorite
Flat	Apartment
Fire brigade	Fire department
Fortnight	Two weeks
Fag	Cigarette
Filling Station	Gas station
Flavour	Flavor
Film	Film, movie

British – American Words with G

British	American
Gear lever	Gear shift
Gaol/jail	Jail
Gents	Men’s Room
Ground floor	First floor, ground floor (in public buildings)
Geyser	Water heater
Goods truck	Freight truck
Goods train	Freight train
Garden	Yard
Ground floor	First floor
Gallery	Balcony
Garden	Yard

British – American Words with H

British	American
Hire purchase	Installment plan
Holiday	Vacation
Holiday	Vacation
Harbour	Harbor
Humour	Humor
Hoover	Vacuum cleaner
Hockey	Field hockey
Hoover	Vacuum cleaner
Headmaster, headteacher	Principal
Hairgrip	Bobbie pin

British – American Words with I

British	American
Indicator	Blinker, turn signal
Interval	Intermission
Icing sugar	Powdered sugar
Icing sugar	Powdered sugar
Ironmonger	Hardware store
Inverted commas, quotation marks	Quotation marks

British – American Words with J

British	American
Jumble sale	Yard sale
Jacket potato	Baked potato
Joe Bloggs	Joe Blow
Jumper	Sweater
Jewellery	Jewelry

British – American Words with K, L and M

British	American
Kilometre	Kilometer
Knock up	Awaken someone
Leader	Editorial
Litre	Liter
Lift	Elevator
Lorry	Truck
Let	Lease / rent
Letterbox, postbox	Mailbox
Lost property	Lost and found
Ladybird	Ladybug
Lounge suite	Business suit
Label	Tag
Lift	Elevator
Limited	Incorporation
Lorry	Truck
Mum	Mom
Maths	Math
Match	Game
Motorbike	Motorcycle
Motorbike	Motorcycle
Mincer	Meat grinder
Motorway	Freeway, highway, expressway, interstate
Managing director	CEO (chief executive officer)
Motorway	Freeway / superhighway
Mackintosh	Raincoat
Mackintosh	Raincoat
Mobile (phone)	Cellphone
Mashed potato, mash	Mashed potatoes

British – American Words with N and P

British	American
News agent	News dealer
Number plate	License plate
Nappy	Diaper
Naught	Zero
Pillar-box	Mailbox
Postal Code	Zip Code
Pram	Baby carriage
Post	Mail
Pushchair	Stroller
Pants	Shorts (underwear)
Penknife	Pocket knife
Packed lunch	Sack lunch
Purse	Change purse
Petrol	Gas
Postman	Mailman
Parcel	Package

British – American Words with Q, R and S

British	American
Queue	Line
Ring up	Call
Road surface	Pavement
Rubber	Eraser
Return ticket	Round trip ticket
Roundabout	Traffic circle
Rubbish	Garbage
Receptionist	Desk Clerk
Silencer	Muffler (car)
Skipping rope	Jump rope
Spanner	Monkey wrench
Small	Underwear
Sweets	Candy
Solicitor	Lawyer /attorney
Saloon car	Sedan
Stalls	Orchestra seats
Sump	Oil pan
Staff	Faculty
Sticking plaster	Adhesive tape
Single ticket	One way ticket
Shop assistant	Sales clerk

British – American Words with T

British	American
To lay the table	To set the table
Tap	Faucet
Term	Semester
To fill in	To fill out
Toilet/cloakroom	Restroom
To bath	To bathe
Telegram	Wire
Trousers	Pants
Take-away	Take-out
Tin	Can
Torch	Flashlight
To hire	To rent
Tea trolley	Tea cart
Time-table	Schedule

British – American Words with V and W

British	American
Valve	Tube
Vest	Undershirt
Van	Delivery truck
Wash up	Dishes
Wash your hands	Wash up
Waistcoat	Vest
Windcheater	Windbreaker
Wallet	Billfold
Windscreen	Windshield
Zebra crossing	Pedestrian crossing

British Vs American Clothing Words

american and british clothing differences

British English	American English
Waistcoat	Vest
Pants / Underwear / Knickers	Underwear / panties
Vest	Undershirt
Polo Neck	Turtle Neck
Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey	Sweater
Braces	Suspenders
Trainers	Sneakers
briefs/underpants	shorts/jockey shorts
bootlace/shoelace	shoestring
Dressing Gown	Robe
Mac (slang for Macintosh)	Rain Coat
Trousers	Pants
Dungarees	Overalls
Pinafore Dress	Jumper
Suspenders	Holds up stockings
Plimsolls	Gym Shoes
Wellington Boots / Wellies	Galoshes
Nappy	Diaper
bowler/hard hat	derby
dressing-gown	bathrobe
Swimming costume / Cozzy	Bathing Suit
Dressing Gown	Bath Robe
Pinny / Apron	Apron

British Vs American Spelling Differences

american and british spelling differences

British English	American English
traveller	traveler
tyre	tire
theatre	theater
realise	realize
mum, mam or mom	mom
kilometre	kilometer
jewellery	jewelry
humour	humor
favourite	favorite
dialogue	dialog
cosy	cozy
colour	color
cheque	check