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

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

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 |
British VS American Words Infographics

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