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
BritishEnglish
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
British English
AmericanEnglish
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
British VS American Words Infographics
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