British and American English Differences, British & American English Words

BRITISH VS AMERICAN ENGLISH VOCABULARY

English is the most spoken language used all over the world. Because it is used in many countries, there are many differences in this language. Although English is the common point of the USA and the UK, there are some differences between these two versions. Sometimes a word spoken in one country cannot be understood in English used in another country.

English has 160 dialects around the world, as well as different spelling and different words to express or describe something. The modern influence of English has changed due to many things originating from the USA and England.

These differences have been accepted by America, as English has become the common language of the world and is exported to countries all over the world. The differences between British and American English are set out below with sample sentences:

British – trainers, American – sneakers

Today we are going to buy a sneaker with my father.

British– jumper / pull over, American – sweater

I’m thinking of getting him a pull over for Valentine’s Day.

British – waistcoat, American – vest

If you want, put a vest on your child because the weather has gotten so cold.

British – braces, American – suspenders

I suggest you buy a suspenders, or your pants will fall.

British – bonnet, American – hat

You should take your hat when you go out because it is raining outside.

British – pyjamas, American – pajamas

Put on your pyjamas before going to sleep, then go to bed.

British – exam, American – test

I will take the exam tomorrow, I have to work hard tonight.

British – headmaster, American – Principal

Our headmaster made a long speech this morning to the whole school.

British – holiday, American – vacation

We had a very nice holiday this summer, we visited almost the whole country.

British – maths, American – math

Maths was the hardest of the lessons I learned.

British – module, American – class

I’m in second class, or which class are you in?

British – aubergine, American – eggplant

Although I do not like eggplant at all, my mother’s meals with eggplant are very tasty.

British – beetroot, American – beet

My grandfather planted beetroots in his field in the village this year.

British – courgette, American – zucchini

My favorite food in this life is courgette food.

British – cutlery, American – silverware

I’m getting married this summer so I’m thinking of buying cutlery for my new home.

British – jug, American – pitcher

Can you bring the jug in the kitchen here?

Here are British and American Words;

British	American
anticlockwise	counter
appetizer	starter
aubergine	eggplant
biscuit	cookie
boot	trunk
braces	suspenders
candyfloss	cotton candy
car park	parking lot
chemist	drugstore
chips	French fries
cot	crib
courgette	zucchini
crisps	chips
drawing pin	thumbtack
dressing gown	robe
dummy	pacifier
dustbin	garbage can
flannel	washcloth
flat	apartment
football	soccer
fringe	bangs
grill	broil

British	American
grill	broiler
hairslide	barrette
holiday	vacation
jumper	sweater
lift	elevator
mobile phone	cell phone
number plate	license plate
off-licence	liquor store
oven glove	oven mitt
parting	part
pavement	sidewalk
petrol	gas, gasoline
postbox	mailbox
postcode	zip code
public school	private school
pushchair	stroller
shopping trolley	shopping cart
skipping rope	jump rope
sledge	sled
state school	public school