What’s the difference between panties and knickers?

Violet: What’s the difference between panties and knickers?
So i used to think american panties and english knickers were the same thing just w/ different names. but i have been told they are two different things. whats the difference? any pics that show the difference or something?

Answers and Views:

Answer by appygirl
knickers are like bloomers they go almost to the knees. sorta like the difference in boxers and briefs.

Answer by (L)Crazy Boberlina!(L)
knikers arnt bloomers there like bikini shorts or briefs

Answer by Katie
Panties makes me think of satin, flowers, bikini’s, etc.
Knickers makes me think of grey granny panties.
I’m sure there are pics of my panties on the internet, but I hope there are no pics of me in knickers out there!!!