In this post you will find British and American English vocabulary differences. There are many words in English that have different meanings or uses in American English and British English. In our list you will find some of word differences between them. This vocabulary list is especially created for ESL students and teachers. For example a British person plays football while an American person plays soccer. There are many vocabulary differences between American and British English. It’s always a good idea to be aware of these word differences when communicating with people from different English-speaking countries!
British English | American English |
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Flat | Apartment |
Biscuit | Cookie |
Boot | Trunk (of a car) |
Chips | French fries |
Coach | Bus |
Gas | Gasoline |
Pants | Trousers |
Tap | Faucet |
Lift | Elevator |
Silverware | Flatware |
Football | Soccer |
Jam | Jelly |
Lorry | Truck |
Drugs | Medicine |
Mr. | Mister |
Pavement | Sidewalk |
Timetable | Schedule |
Sneakers | Trainers |
Garbage | Trash |
Lorry | Truck |
Aubergine | Eggplant |
Banger | Sausage |
Biscuits | Cookies |
Bonnet | Hood (of a car) |
Brolly | Umbrella |
Caravan | Trailer |
Carpet | Rug |
Cat’s Eye | Reflector |
Chemist | Pharmacist |
Cinema | Movie theater |
Chips | Potato chips |
Coach | Tour bus |
Crisps | Chips |
Full stop | Period |
Gearstick | Shift |
Handbag | Purse |
Holidays | Vacation |
Jumper | Sweater |
Knife | Table knife |
Leads | Cords |
Lorry driver | Truck driver |
Maths | Mathematics |
Nappy | Diaper |
Pavement | Sidewalk |
Petrol | Gasoline |
Postbox | Mailbox |
Pushchair | Stroller |
Queue | Line |
Roundabout | Traffic circle |
Rubber | Eraser |
Silencer | Muffler |
Skirt | Dress (for a woman) |
Torch | Flashlight |
Tyres | Tires |