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British/American
British words and their American equivalents
| British | American |
|---|---|
| Aerodrome | Airport |
| Angling | Fishing |
| Barrister | Lawyer |
| Bird | Girl |
| Biscuit | Cookie or cracker |
| Bobby | Policeman |
| Bonnet | Hood (of a car) |
| Boot | Trunk (of a car) |
| Boots | Shoes |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Buffer | Bumper(of a car) |
| Caravan | Trailer |
| Cheerio | Good-bye |
| Chemist | Druggist (or pharmacist) |
| Chips | French fires |
| Cooker | Stove |
| Cot | Baby crib |
| Cupboard | Closet |
| Draughts | Checkers |
| Dustbin | Trash can |
| Dustman | Garbage man |
| First floor | Second floor |
| Flat | Apartment |
| Football | Soccer |
| Form | Grade in school |
| Garden | Yard |
| Holiday | Vacation |
| Hood | Rooftop |
| Jumper | Pullover sweater |
| Knickers | Girl's underpants |
| Knock up | Wake up |
| Lift | Elevator |
| Loo | Toliet or bathroom |
| Lorry | Truck |
| Mackintosh | Raincoat |
| Maize | Corn |
| Minerals | Soft drinks |
| Monkey-nuts | Peanuts |
| Multiple shop | Chain store |
| Naked lights | Headlights |
| Nappy | Diaper |
| Naughts-and-crosses | Tic-tac-toe |
| Parking pitch | Parking lot |
| Petrol | Gasoline |
| Plimsolls | Sneakers |
| Post | |
| Pram | Baby carriage |
| Queue | Line (of people or vehicles) |
| Ring up | Telephone |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Scones | Biscuits |
| Serviette | napkin |
| Solicitor | Lawyer |
| Sponge | Cake |
| Sultanas | Raisins |
| Sweet | Dessert |
| Ta | Thank you |
| Tap | Faucet |
| Telly | Television |
| Tin | Can |
| Torch | Flashlight |
| Trunk call | Long distance call |
| Tube | Subway |
| Tuck | Snack |
| Underground | Subway |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Water closet (WC) | Toilet |
| Wellingtons | Boots |
| Wireless | Radio |