American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary: PAGE 1
There is an amazing variety of spelling, meaning, pronunciation, usage, and even punctuation in
the English language among the many people who speak it. The two main
forms of English are American English and British English. Here is a list of the most common
vocabulary differences between American and British English.
US: antenna
UK: aerial
US: apartment/flat
UK: flat
US: apartment building
UK: block of flats
US: area code
UK: dialing code
US: ATM
UK: cashpoint
US: attorney
UK: barrister/solicitor
US: baby carriage
UK: pram
US: band-aid
UK: plaster
US: bathroom
UK: loo/ WC/ toilet
US: beet
UK: beetroot
US: buddy
UK: mate
US: busy (phone line)
UK: engaged
US: cafeteria
UK: canteen
US: can (of food)
UK: tin
US: candy
UK: sweets
US: check (rest.)/bill
UK: bill