British English Vocabulary vs. American English

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The two main dialects are British and American English. While very similar and mutually intelligible, there are some small differences between them, namely vocabulary.^[1]Oxford International

We have included some of the biggest differences between British and American English vocabulary.

Aubergine vs. Eggplant

Autumn vs. Fall

Biscuits vs. Cookies

In American English, You can say biscuits. However, it is a type of bread.

Chips vs. French fries

Courgette vs. Zucchini

Crisps vs. Chips

Crossroad vs. Intersection

Curtains vs. Drapes

Dummy vs. Pacifier

Film vs. Movie

Flat vs. Apartment

Football vs. Soccer

Garden vs. Yard

Handbag vs. Purse

Holiday vs. Vacation

Ice Lolly vs. Popsicle

Lift vs. Elevator

Loo vs. Bathroom

Lorry vs. Truck

Maize vs. Corn

Mobile Phone vs. Cell Phone

Pavement vs. Sidewalk

Peckish vs. Hungry

Petrol vs. Gas

The place that you go to get Petrol in the UK is called a petrol station. In the United States, it is called a gas station.

Post vs. Mail

Pub vs. Bar

Queue vs. Line

In British English, you can say queue up while in American English you can say line up.

Rubber vs.

Rubbish vs. Trash

In British English, you can say a rubbish bin for the container of rubbish. In American English, you can say trash can or garbage can.

Shop vs. Store

In British English, you can say I am going to the shop. While in American English, you can say I am going to the store.

Sweets vs. Candy

Tap vs. Faucet

Taxi vs. Cab

Tin vs. Can

Torch vs. Flashlight

In the US, the word torch exists. However, when you say torch in American English it means

Trainers vs. Sneakers

Trousers vs. Pants

Underground vs. Subway

Wardrobe vs. Closet

Zip vs. Zipper

In the USA, the word zip exists. However, it is the verb. In other words, you can say, I am zipping the zipper.