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This is a list of British words not widely used in the United States. In Commonwealth of Nations, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred.
This is a list of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom. In Canada and Australia, some of the American terms listed are widespread; however, in some cases, another usage is preferred.
86.5.90.254 ( talk) 04:21, 21 January 2020 (UTC) The issue at contention here is whether the term "bicarbonate of soda" is a "British (term) not widely used in the United States". If it is not, it is not suitable for inclusion here in the first place and secondary matters are neither here nor there.
This is the List of words having different meanings in British and American English: A–L. For the second portion of the list, see List of words having different meanings in American and British English: M–Z .
WordBritish English MeaningsMeanings Common To British And American ...backside (n.)posterior, buttocks(as two words, back side) rear of ...banger (n.)a sausage, as in "bangers and mash" an ...a type of fireworkbang (s)small explosions or reports; (v.) have ...locks of hair on forehead (UK: fringe )bankera railway locomotive that temporarily ...one who works in a bankThere is no direct equivalent in Britain for the latter term which would include, but would not be restricted to all registered charities in Britain but, for example, building societies would also be considered non-profits in the United States.
WordBritish English MeaningsMeanings Common To British And American ...raincoat (short form of Mackintosh )( Mac) brand of Apple Inc. computers ...Mackintosh, Macintosh, or McIntoshraincoat ( Mackintosh, often shortened to ...Macintosh, brand of Apple Inc. computers ...(used in Royal Mail, name of the British ...(n.) postal system of a nation letters, ...file for storing electronic mail (or ...item of street furniture serving as a ...Oct 15, 2023 · Last Updated: 15th Oct. 2023. Nearly 900 different UK and US meanings and expressions on food, travel, places, people, law and order, education, medicine, STEM subjects, business, sports and games, multi-word verbs, idioms, office vocab, the arts and media, nature, and politics. Contents.
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This glossary provides definitions for common British terms that are not commonly used in the US, such as "lift" (elevator), "flat" (apartment), "chips" (fries), and "cookies" (biscuits). Understanding these terms can help bridge the language gap between the two countries and facilitate communication.
