British English and American English Words List PDF

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British English and American English Words List - Summary

American English and British English are not only different in accent but they are also different in pronunciation and spellings in some places. In a simpler world, English would be written the same way everywhere. However, when Noah Webster created an American English dictionary in the early 1800s, he did more than just add new words to British English: he also revised the spelling of many common words to eliminate
what he saw as unnecessary letters.

The words beginning each list are intended to establish overall patterns, whereas the words in italics toward the end of the lists are examples
of deviations from the rule.

British English and American English Words List

British	American
Alsatian	German shepherd
American Indian	Native American
Aubergine	Eggplant
Aerial (TV, radio)	Antenna, aerial
Aerial	Antenna
Alsatian	German shepherd
Accelerator	Gas pedal, accelerator
Autumn	Fall
At the weekend	On the weekend
Anorak	Jacket, parka
Bank holiday	Legal holiday
Bin, dustbin	Garbage can/trash can
Biro	Ball-point pen
Banknote	Bill
Book	Make reservations
Base rate	Prime rate
Braces	Suspenders
Bill	Check
Boot	Trunk
Boot	Trunk /rear deck
Beetroot	Beet
Curriculum vitae (CV)	Résumé
Chest of drawers	Bureau
Clothes peg	Clothespin
Condom	Rubber
Candy floss	Cotton candy
Catalogue	Catalog
Cooker	Stove
Cotton wool	Cotton ball
Caretaker	Janitor
Crossroads	Crossroad (in the country)
Colour	Color
Corporation	City
Car park	Parking lot
Centre	Downtown
Cinema	Movie house/ theater
Crisps	Chips
Chips	French fries
Cloakroom	Checkroom, coatroom
Chemist’s shop	Drug store / Pharmacy
Chips	French fries
Full stop	Period
Film	Movie
Fancy dress	Costumes
From Monday to Friday	From Monday to Friday
Fish-fingers	Fish-sticks
Flannel	Face cloth, wash cloth
Garden	Yard
Ground floor	First floor
Gallery	Balcony
Garden	Yard