British Vs American English - Vocabulary
| BRITISH | AMERICAN |
|---|---|
| anti-clockwise | counter-clockwise |
| barrister | attorney/lawyer |
| bill | cheque |
| biscuit | cookie |
| bonnet | hat/clothing |
| bonnet | hood/car |
| boot | trunk |
| bumper | fender |
| car park | parking lot |
| chemist shop | drug store/pharmacy |
| chips | french fries |
| cinema | movies |
| close peg | close pin |
| coffin | casket |
| crisps | potato chips |
| drawing pin | thumb tack |
| drink-driving | drunk-driving |
| driving-license | drivers-license |
| dummy | pacifier |
| dustbin | garbage can/trash can |
| dustman | garbage collector |
| engine | motor |
| estate agent | real estate agent |
| film | movie |
| flat | apartment |
| flat tyre | flat tire |
| fly over | overpass |
| gear box | transmission |
| girl guide | girl scout |
| ground floor | first floor |
| hand bag | shoulder bag /purse |
| high street | main street |
| holiday | vacation |
| jug | pitcher |
| lift | elevator |
| mad | crazy/insane |
| maize | corn |
| maths | math |
| motorbike | motorcycle |
| motorway | highway/freeway |
| nappy | diapers |
| naughts and crosses | tic tac toe |
| railway | railroad |
| public toilet | rest room/public bathroom |
| pub | bar |
| post box | mail box |
| pocket money | allowance |
| petrol | gasoline |
| road surface | pavement |
| rubbish | trash/garbage |
| silencer | muffler |
| sweets | candy |
| timetable | schedule |
| tin | can |
| torch | flashlight |
| trousers | pants |
| waist coat | vest |
| windscreen | windshield |
| zip | zipper |
| football | soccer |
| queue | line |
| plaster | bandaid |
| number plate | license plate |
| jumper | sweater |
| naught | nothing |
| pram | baby carriage |
| serviette | napkin |
| loo | bathroom |
| banger | sausage |