Ever said something and then thought: Is
that how you say it? Well here are a few words that differ in British and
American English.
British English -- American
English
pocket money = allowance
rucksack = backpack
notice board = Bulletin Board
mobile phone = cellphone
motorway = freeway
rubbish = garbage/trash
petrol = gas
post = mail
pavement = sidewalk
timetable = schedule
pushchair = stroller
dustbin = trash
can
boot (of a car) = trunk (of a car)
car park = parking lot
city centre = downtown
queue = line (cut in line)
trousers = pants
pants = men's underwear
knickers = panties (women's underwear)
lorry = truck
postcode = zipcode
biscuit = cookie
sweets = candy
crisps = chips
chips = (french) fries
cooker = stove
clever = smart
flat = apartment
wardrobe = closet
garden = yard
single ticket = one-way
ticket
return ticket = round
trip
fizzy drink/pop = soda drink
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