Here’s an overview of some of the most commonly used terms:
American English
British English
Realtor
Station wagon
Sneakers
Cilantro
Eggplant
Blinkers
Faucet
Estate Agent
Estate car
Trainers (sports shoes)
Coriander
Aubergine
Indicators
Tap
…and there are more! Other common terms that differ between American & British English include:
American
Rooster
Pullover
French fries
Potato chips
Cookie
Candy
Airplane
Zucchini
Eggplant
Apartment
Subway
Drugstore
Line
British
Cockerel (male chicken)
Jumper/sweater
Chips
Crisps
Biscuit
Confectionary/sweets
Aeroplane
Courgette
Aubergine
Flat
Underground
Chemist’s
Queue
For an even more extensive list of American & British terms click here.
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