British English Vs American English Vocabulary Words!
Here is a list of most common words that are different in American and British languages.
List of American vs British Vocabulary
| British English | American English |
| Bonnet | Hat |
| Kipper | Smoked Herring |
| Chips | French Fries |
| Tyre | Tire |
| Bungalow | One Story House |
| Curly Brackets | Curly Braces |
| Candyfloss | Cotton Candy |
| Autumn Term | Fall Semester |
| Crisps | (Potato) Chips |
| Ladybird | Ladybug |
| Mum, Mummy | Mom, Mommy, Ma |
| Invigilate | Proctor |
| Pilchards | Sardines |
| Number plate | License Plate |
| Draughts | Checkers |
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| Car Boot Sale | Garage Sale |
| Jumble Sale | Yard Sale |
| Set of Points | Switch |
| Estate car | Station Wagon |
| Packed Lunch | Sach, Bag Lunch |
| Girl, Lass | Girl |
| Muesli | Granola |
| Coriander | Cilantro |
| Gearbox | Transmission |
| Football | Soccer |
| Autumn | Fall |
| Starter | Appetizer |
| Cinema | Movie Theater |
| Square Brackets | Brackets |
| Dual Carriageway | Divided Highway |
| Sausage, Banger | Sausage |
| Nil (Sport) | Nothing, Zero |
| Courgette | Zucchini |
| Cling Film | Plastic Wrap |
| Solicitor | Attorney at Law |
| Telly | TV (Television) |
| Diversion | Detour |
| Underwear, Knickers | Underwear, Panties |
| Cooker | Range, Stove |
| Public Toilet | Restroom |
| Smoked Salmon | Lox |
| Staff Room | Teacher’s Lounge |
| Broad Bean | Lima Bean |
| Indicator | Blinker (Turn signal) |
| Black Treacle | Molasses |
| Loo | Bathroom, Restroom |
| Desiccated Coconut | Shredded Coconut |
| Fire Engine | Fire Truck |
| Exam | Test |
| Icing Sugar | Confectioner’s Sugar |
| Spring Onions | Green Onions |
| Pitch | Sports Field |
| College High School | High School |
| Fire Brigade | Fire Department |
| Rasher | A Slice of Bacon |
| Driving Licence | Driver’s License |
| Lorry | Truck |
| Queue | Line |
| Swimming Costume | Bathing Suit |
| Pram | Baby Carriage |
| Caretaker | Janitor |
| Level Crossing | Grade Crossing |
| Sweets | Candy |
| Postcode | Zip code |
| Windscreen | Windshield |
| Cashier | Teller |
| Caravan | Trailer |
| Flyover | Overpass |
| Semolina | Cream of Wheat, Manna |
| Bin/ Dust Bin | Trash Can |
| Car Journey/ Drive | Road trip |
| Headmaster | Principal |
| Eggy Bread | (Fried) French Toast |
| Maize | Corn |
| Crisps | Potato Chips |
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| Fizzy Drink | Soda Pop |
| Minced Meat | Ground Meat |
| Timetable | Schedule |
| Bum Bag | Fanny Pack |
| Motorway | Freeway, Highway |
| A single ticket | One way ticket |
| Self- Catering | No Meals Included |
| Dummy For | Baby Pacifier |
| Bureau De Change | Currency Exchange |
| Sellotape | Sticky Tape, Scotch Tape |
| Pudding | Dessert |
| Spring Term | Spring Semester |
| Anti Clockwise | Counter-Clockwise |
| Spot | Pimple |
| Hench | Ripped |
| A Full Stop | A Period |
| Phone Box | Phone Booth |
| Round Brackets | Parentheses |
| Draw | Tie |
| Pocket Money | Allowance |
| Pepper | Bell Pepper |
| Sideboards | Sideburns |
| Polo Neck | Turtle Neck |
| Postman | Mailman |
| Beetroot | Beet |
| An Exclamation Mark | An Exclamation Point |
| Dustman | Garbage man |
| Tin | Can |
| School Dinner | Hot Lunch |
| Kit | Uniform |
| Chemist’s | Drugstore/ Pharmacy |
| Rubbish | Garbage (Trash) |
| Maths | Math |
| Plaster | Band-Aid |
| Petrol | Gas, Gasoline |
| Marrow | Squash |
| Curriculum Vitae/ CV | Resume |
| Zebra Crossing | Cross Walk |
| Drawing | Pin- Thumb tack |
| Flan | Fruit Pie |
| Aeroplane | Airplane |
| Dear | Expensive |
| Mid – Morning Meal | Brunch |
| Mobile Phone | Cell Phone |
| Holiday | Vacation |
| Jug | Pitcher |
| Zed | Zee |
| Film | Movie |
| Railway | Railroad |
| Dustbin Man | Garbage Collector |
| Fairy Cake | Cup Cake |
| Aubergine | Eggplant |
| Dungarees | Overalls |
| Noughts and Crosses | Tic Tac Toe |
| Food, Grub, Nosh | Food |
| Car park | Parking lot |
| Pyjamas | Pajamas |
| Toasted Cheese (Sandwich) | Grilled Cheese |
| Tippex | White Out |
| Bootlace, Shoelace | Shoestring |
| Post | |
| Sorbet | Sherbet |
| Roundabout (road) | Traffic Circle |
| Wellington | Boots, Wellies |
| Parcel | Package |
| Mum, Mummy | Mom, Mommy, Ma |
| Serviette | Napkin |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Gammon | Ham |
| Mate | Buddy |
| Sandwich, Butty, Sarnie | Sandwich |
| Bonnet | Hood |
| Zip | Zipper |
| Gear Lever | Gear Shift |
| Open Day/ Evening | Open House |
| Biscuit | Cookie |
| Scone | Biscuit |
| Bath | Bath Tub |
| Clothes peg | Clothespin |
| Dressing Gown | Bathrobe |
| Runner Beans | Green Beans, String Beans |
| Primary School | Elementary School |
| Sleeping Policeman, Speed Bump | Speedbump |
| Porridge | Oatmeal |
| Motorbike | Motorcycle |
| Road Surface | Pavement |
| Powdered | Sugar |
| High Street | Main Street |
| Solicitor | Lawyer, Attorney |
| Dummy for Baby | Pacifier |
| Spanner | Wrench |
| Rucksack | Backpack |
| A Mark | A grade, Point |
| Policeman | Police Officer |
| Trolley | Shopping Cart |
| Lollipop Man/Lady | Crossing Guard |
| Dressing Gown | Bath Rope |
| Gherkin | Pickle |
| Nappy | Diaper |
| Play, Break Time | Recess |
| Roadworks | Roadwork |
| Squash | Juice Concentrate |
| Packed Lunch | Sack Lunch |
| Professor | Full Professor |
| Crossroads | Intersection, crossroads |
| Block of Flats | Apartment Building, Apartment House |
| Cutlery | Silverware |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Trousers | Pants |
| Module | Class |
| Full Stop | Period |
| Traffic Jam, Tailback | Traffic Jam |
| Rocket | Arugala |
| Platform | Track |
| Rubbish | Garbage, Trash |
| Chap | Guy |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Pitch | Field |
| Tea Towel/ Tea Cloth | Dish Towel |
| Ice lolly | Popsicle |
| Rubber | Boot |
| (Academic) Staff | Faculty |
| Pet Hate | Pet Peeve |
| Silencer (car) | Muffler |
| Pavement | Side Walk |
| Chemist’s Shop | Drugstore |
| Takeaway | Takeout |
| Plimsolls Shoes | Gym Shoes |
Infographics (British vs American English)
