American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary: PAGE 2
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: chips
UK: crisps
US: clothes peg
UK: clothespin
US: cookie
UK: biscuit
US: corn
UK: maize
US: cotton candy
UK: candy floss
US: counter-clockwise
UK: anti-clockwise
US: crosswalk
UK: zebra crossing
US: dead end
UK: cul-de-sac
US: detour
UK: diversion
US: diaper
UK: nappy
US: divided highway
UK: dual carriageway
US: driver's license
UK: driving license
US: eggplant
UK: aubergine
US: fall/autumn
UK: autumn
US: first floor
UK: ground floor
US: flashlight
UK: torch
US: fries
UK: chips
US: game (sports)
UK: match
