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