My Beautiful England: American/British Words

American English	British English
Cop	Policeman / Policeofficer / Copper / Bobby
Mailman / Mail Carrier / Postal Worker	Postman
Crazy Person	Nutter
Garbage Man	Dustman
Friend / Buddy	Friend / Buddy / Pal / Mate / Chum
Man / Guy	Man / Guy / Bloke / Gentleman / Chap
Lawyer / Attorney	Solicitor
Conductor	Guard (railway
Janitor	Caretaker / Porter
Teller	Cashier
Crossing Guard	Lollypop Man
Boy	Boy / Lad
Girl	Girl / Lass
Husband / Man	Husband / Man / Hubby
Mother / Mommy / Mom / Ma	Mother / Mummy / Mum / Mom

American English	British English
Derby	Hard Hat / Bowler
Bathrobe	Dressing-gown
Shoestring	Shoelace / Bootlace
Overalls	Dungarees
Bath Robe	Dressing Gown
Bathing Suit	Cozzy / Swimming costume
Turtle Neck	Polo Neck
Diaper	Nappy
Apron	Apron / Pinny
Holds up stockings	Suspenders
Robe	Dressing Gown
Suspenders	Braces
Gym Shoes	Plimsolls
Sneakers	Trainers
Galoshes	Wellies / Wellington Boots
Rain Coat	Mac (slang word for Macintosh)
Jumper	Pinafore Dress
Undershirt	Vest
Pants	Trousers
Underwear / panties	Pants / Knickers / Underwear
shorts/jockey shorts	briefs/underpants
Sweater	Jumper / Jersey / Pullover / Sweater
Vest	Waistcoat

American English	British English
Math	Maths
Eraser	Rubber
Friend	Friend / Mate
Private School	Public School
Public School	State School
Packed Lunch / Sack Lunch	Packed lunch
Hot Lunch	School Dinner
Vacation	Holiday
Gym Shoes	Plimsolls
Teachers Lounge	Staff Room
Off Task / Fooling Around / "Goofing Off"	"Mucking Around" / Off Task
Recess	Break Time / Play Time
Grading Scheme	Marking Scheme
Open House	Open Evening / Open Day
Principal	Headmaster/mistress Headteacher
Thumbtacks	Drawing pins
Janitor	Porter / Caretaker
Freshman (undergraduates)	1st Year (undergraduates)
Sophomore (undergraduates)	2nd Year (undergraduates)
Junior (undergraduates)	3rd Year (undergraduates)
Senior (undergraduates)	4th Year (undergraduates)

American English	British English
Speed Bump	Speed Bump / Sleeping Policeman
Divided Highway	Dual carriageway
Parking Lot	Car Park
Cross Walk	Pedestrian Crossing / Zebra Crossing
Road Trip	Car Drive / journey
Traffic Jam	Tailback / Traffic Jam
Super Highway	Motorway
Throughway/Freeway	Motorway
Crossing Guard	Lollipop Lady or Man
Trailer Truck / Tractor Trailer	Articulated Lorry
Truck	Lorry
Station Wagon	Estate car
Gasoline / Gas	Petrol
Gas Station	Petrol Station
Sidewalk	Pavement
Pull-off	Lay-by
Detour	Diversion
Dumpster	Skip
Fire Truck	Fire Engine
Overpass	Fly-over
Traffic Circle	Roundabout (road)
Dead end	Cul-de-sac
Telephone Booth	Phone Box
Pass	Overtake (vehicle)
Trailer	Caravan
Caravan	Convoy
Muffler / Tail Pipe	Exhaust pipe
License plate	Number plate
Trunk	Boot
Windshield	Windscreen
Gear shift	Gear lever
Back-up lights	Reversing lights
Hood	Bonnet

American English	British English
Restroom / Bathroom	The Toilet / The John / WC / Bog / Loo / Visiting the little girl's (little boys room).
Bathroom - the room where the bath is. In U.S. bathroom can be just a toilet but in UK bathroom is the room where the bath is.
Faucet	Tap
Backyard / Yard	Garden
Closet	Wardrobe
Closet	Cupboard
Sheers/under drapes	Net Curtains
Drapes	Curtains
Trash Can	Dust Bin / Bin
TV / Television	Television / Telly / TV / Box
Telephone	Telephone / Phone / Mobile phone / Blower
Sofa / Settee / Couch	Sofa
Stove or Range	Cooker e.g. gas cooker, electric cooker
Sink	Sink / Hand Basin
Bath Tub	Bath
Fill the Tub	Run the Bath
Bathe (v.)	Bath ( v.)
Radio	Radio / Wireless
Clothes pin	Clothes peg
Living Room	Drawing Room
Lounge	Living room
Living Room	Living room
Living Room	Sitting Room
Davenport/couch	Sofa

American English	British English
Cup Cake	Fairy Cake
Biscuit	Scone
Zucchini	Courgette
Candy	Sweets
Sausage	Sausage / Banger
French Fries	Chips (French Fries in McDonald's)
Chips	Crisps
Appetizer	Starter
Dessert	Dessert / Puddings / Afters / Sweets
Jell-o (flavoured gelatin)	Jelly (a dessert in the UK)
Jam or Jelly	Jam
Baked Potato	Baked Potato / Jacket Potato
Eggplant	Aubergine
Popsicle	Ice Lolly
Sandwich	Butty / Sarny / Sandwich
A slice of bacon	Rasher
Food	Food / Nosh / Grub
Broil (oven broil)	Grill (oven grill)
Check	Bill (at restaurants)
Lima Bean	Broad Bean
Green Beans	Runner beans
French Toast	Eggy Bread (fried)
Finger sized slices of toast.	Soldiers (dip them in a soft boiled eggs, well that's what we do :) )
hamburger bun	Bap
Cookie	Biscuit (sweet)
Take Out	Take-away
Corn Starch	Corn Flour
confectioner’s sugar	Icing Sugar
Powdered Sugar	Icing Sugar
Shredded	Desiccated (coconut)
smoked herring	Kipper
Squash	marrow
Sherbet	Sorbet
Cream of wheat	Semolina
Jelly Roll	Swiss Roll
Cotton Candy	Candyfloss
With or Without?	black or white? (coffee)
Molasses	Black Treacle

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