Food Items with different names-With the variation in geographical areas not only the culture and tradition vary but also the lifestyle, languages and pronunciation changes. You’ll be surprised to know that if we discuss names of cuisines or food specifically then with the change in regions or countries the name of the same dish will be changed. Here we have compared 10 food items which are similar in the USA and the UK but the only difference between them is their name. Just have a look at them:

1) Aubergine or Eggplant
In the USA- Eggplant
In the UK- Aubergine
In some parts of the world, it is also known as Brinjal.

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
2) Chips or Fries
In the USA- Fries
In the UK- Chips

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
3) Coriander or Cilantro
In the USA- Cilantro
In the UK- Coriander

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
4) Pudding or Dessert
In the USA- Dessert
In the UK- Pudding

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
5) Courgette or Zucchini
In the USA- Zucchini
In the UK- Courgette

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10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
6) Crisps or Potato Chips
In the USA- Crisps
In UK- Potato Chips

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
7) Minced meat or Ground Meat
In the USA- Ground Meat
In the UK- Minced Meat

10 Food Items with different names in UK and USA
8) Chocolate Bar or Candy Bar
In the USA- Candy Bars
In the UK- Chocolate Bars

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9) Spirit or Liquor
In the USA- Liquor
In the UK- Spirit


10) Spring Onion or Scallion
In the USA- Scallion
In the UK- Spring Onions