American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary
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American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary
American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary
There is an amazing variety of spelling, meaning, pronunciation, usage, and even punctuation in the English language among the many people who speak it. The two main forms of English are American English and British English. Here is a list of the most common vocabulary differences between American and British English.
US: antenna UK: aerial
US: apartment/flat UK: flat
US: apartment building UK: block of flats
US: area code UK: dialing code
US: ATM UK: cashpoint
US: attorney UK: barrister/solicitor
US: baby carriage UK: pram
US: band-aid UK: plaster
US: bathroom UK: loo/ WC/ toilet
US: beet UK: beetroot
US: buddy UK: mate
US: busy (phone line) UK: engaged
US: cafeteria UK: canteen
US: can (of food) UK: tin
US: candy UK: sweets
US: check (rest.)/bill UK: bill
US: chips UK: crisps
US: clothes peg UK: clothespin
US: cookie UK: biscuit
US: corn UK: maize
US: cotton candy UK: candy floss
US: counter-clockwise UK: anti-clockwise
US: crosswalk UK: zebra crossing
US: dead end UK: cul-de-sac
US: detour UK: diversion
US: diaper UK: nappy
US: divided highway UK: dual carriageway
US: driver's license UK: driving license
US: eggplant UK: aubergine
US: fall/autumn UK: autumn
US: first floor UK: ground floor
US: flashlight UK: torch
US: fries UK: chips
US: game (sports) UK: match
US: garbageman/garbage collector UK: dustman/dustbin man
US: gearshift UK: gear-lever
US: guy UK: bloke
US: gas UK: petrol
US: freeway/highway UK: motorway
US: to honk UK: to hoot/to honk
US: hood (car) UK: bonnet
US: jello UK: jelly
US: jelly UK: jam
US: kerosene UK: paraffin
US: laundromat UK: laundrette
US: line UK: queue
US: mail UK: post
US: motor home UK: caravan
US: movie theater UK: cinema
US: muffler UK: silencer
US: napkin UK: serviette
US: one-way ticket UK: single ticket
US: overpass UK: flyover
US: pants UK: trousers
US: pacifier UK: dummy
US: parking lot UK: car park
US: period UK: full stop
US: pet peeve UK: pet hate
US: pharmacy (or drugstore) UK: chemist's shop
US: private school UK: public school
US: real estate agent UK: estate agent
US: red hair UK: ginger hair (gaining popularity in the US)
US: to rent (a car) UK: to hire (a car)
US: restroom UK: public toilet
US: resume/CV UK: CV
US: sedan (car) UK: saloon
US: semi-trailer UK: articulated lorry
US: shrimp UK: prawn
US: sidewalk UK: pavement
US: soccer UK: football
US: station wagon UK: estate car
US: store UK: shop
US: tank top UK: vest
US: thumbtack UK: drawing pin
US: trailer UK: carvan
US: trash/garbage can UK: rubbish bin
US: truck UK: lorry
US: trunk (car) UK: boot
US: turn signal UK: indicator
US: two weeks UK: fortnight
US: vest UK: waistcoat
US: windshield UK: windscreen
US: zip code UK: postcode
US: zucchini UK: courgette
US: z (pron. "zee") UK: z (pron. "zed")
There is an amazing variety of spelling, meaning, pronunciation, usage, and even punctuation in the English language among the many people who speak it. The two main forms of English are American English and British English. Here is a list of the most common vocabulary differences between American and British English.
US: antenna UK: aerial
US: apartment/flat UK: flat
US: apartment building UK: block of flats
US: area code UK: dialing code
US: ATM UK: cashpoint
US: attorney UK: barrister/solicitor
US: baby carriage UK: pram
US: band-aid UK: plaster
US: bathroom UK: loo/ WC/ toilet
US: beet UK: beetroot
US: buddy UK: mate
US: busy (phone line) UK: engaged
US: cafeteria UK: canteen
US: can (of food) UK: tin
US: candy UK: sweets
US: check (rest.)/bill UK: bill
US: chips UK: crisps
US: clothes peg UK: clothespin
US: cookie UK: biscuit
US: corn UK: maize
US: cotton candy UK: candy floss
US: counter-clockwise UK: anti-clockwise
US: crosswalk UK: zebra crossing
US: dead end UK: cul-de-sac
US: detour UK: diversion
US: diaper UK: nappy
US: divided highway UK: dual carriageway
US: driver's license UK: driving license
US: eggplant UK: aubergine
US: fall/autumn UK: autumn
US: first floor UK: ground floor
US: flashlight UK: torch
US: fries UK: chips
US: game (sports) UK: match
US: garbageman/garbage collector UK: dustman/dustbin man
US: gearshift UK: gear-lever
US: guy UK: bloke
US: gas UK: petrol
US: freeway/highway UK: motorway
US: to honk UK: to hoot/to honk
US: hood (car) UK: bonnet
US: jello UK: jelly
US: jelly UK: jam
US: kerosene UK: paraffin
US: laundromat UK: laundrette
US: line UK: queue
US: mail UK: post
US: motor home UK: caravan
US: movie theater UK: cinema
US: muffler UK: silencer
US: napkin UK: serviette
US: one-way ticket UK: single ticket
US: overpass UK: flyover
US: pants UK: trousers
US: pacifier UK: dummy
US: parking lot UK: car park
US: period UK: full stop
US: pet peeve UK: pet hate
US: pharmacy (or drugstore) UK: chemist's shop
US: private school UK: public school
US: real estate agent UK: estate agent
US: red hair UK: ginger hair (gaining popularity in the US)
US: to rent (a car) UK: to hire (a car)
US: restroom UK: public toilet
US: resume/CV UK: CV
US: sedan (car) UK: saloon
US: semi-trailer UK: articulated lorry
US: shrimp UK: prawn
US: sidewalk UK: pavement
US: soccer UK: football
US: station wagon UK: estate car
US: store UK: shop
US: tank top UK: vest
US: thumbtack UK: drawing pin
US: trailer UK: carvan
US: trash/garbage can UK: rubbish bin
US: truck UK: lorry
US: trunk (car) UK: boot
US: turn signal UK: indicator
US: two weeks UK: fortnight
US: vest UK: waistcoat
US: windshield UK: windscreen
US: zip code UK: postcode
US: zucchini UK: courgette
US: z (pron. "zee") UK: z (pron. "zed")
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