Catalog vs. Catalogue: Which One Is Correct?

Both catalog and catalogue mean the same thing — a list or collection of items.

The only difference is spelling, not meaning.

Catalog → ✔ American English (preferred, modern)
Catalogue → ✔ British English (traditional spelling)

Use the spelling that matches your region or audience.

1. Catalog

Meaning

Catalog is the standard spelling in American English.
It can be used as both a noun and a verb.

• noun → a list or collection
• verb → to organize or list items

Examples (10 total)

1. I found the product in their online catalog.
2. The library updated its book catalog.
3. She ordered clothes from the spring catalog.
4. The museum created a catalog of its paintings.
5. He browsed the toy catalog for gift ideas.
6. They released a new digital catalog.
7. Researchers catalog the plants they discover.
8. Please catalog these files by date.
9. The store’s catalog features hundreds of items.
10. He helped catalog the artifacts in the archive.

🧠 Tip:
If your audience is American → choose catalog.

2. Catalogue

Meaning

Catalogue is the traditional spelling in British English, Australian English, and Canadian English (though Canada uses both).
It has the same meanings as “catalog.”

Examples (10 total)

1. She checked the furniture catalogue before buying a sofa.
2. The library’s catalogue was recently reorganised.
3. They printed a beautiful art catalogue.
4. He browsed the Christmas catalogue.
5. The school sent home a course catalogue.
6. The museum published a catalogue of its collection.
7. Scientists catalogue new species every year.
8. She helped catalogue the documents for the archive.
9. The shop updated its online catalogue.
10. He read through the travel catalogue.

🧠 Tip:
If your readers prefer British spelling → use catalogue.

3. Quick Comparison Table

4. How to Remember

👉 Catalog = modern + American (shorter spelling)
👉 Catalogue = traditional + British (longer spelling)

Memory trick:
British English often keeps longer spellings (colour, favour, catalogue).

5. Common Mistakes

❌ Thinking “catalogue” is more correct
✔ Both forms are correct

❌ Mixing spellings in the same document
✔ Stay consistent with one style

❌ Using “catalogs” with “catalogue”
✔ Match plural forms (catalogs / catalogues)

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FAQs

1. Are “catalog” and “catalogue” the same word?

Yes — they have the same meaning.

2. Which spelling is more common?

Catalog is more common in the U.S.
Catalogue is more common in the U.K.

3. Can both be used as verbs?

Yes — you can say “to catalog” or “to catalogue.”

4. Which one should I use for formal writing?

Use the spelling that matches your audience or style guide.

Practice: Choose the Correct Spelling

(Answers are at the end.)

1. The museum published a new __________ of its artifacts.
2. He browsed the online __________ before shopping.
3. Researchers will __________ the samples today.
4. She bought the chair from the furniture __________.
5. Please __________ these files alphabetically.
6. The store mailed out its winter __________.
7. The school sent home the course __________.
8. They need to __________ each item in the collection.
9. The company updated its digital __________.
10. He spent hours reading through the travel __________.

Answers

(Choose “catalog” for American English or “catalogue” for British English.)

1. catalog / catalogue
2. catalog / catalogue
3. catalog / catalogue
4. catalog / catalogue
5. catalog / catalogue
6. catalog / catalogue
7. catalog / catalogue
8. catalog / catalogue
9. catalog / catalogue
10. catalog / catalogue