The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
9. Biscuit ………… Cookie
10. Maize ………… Corn
11. Trainers ………… Sneakers
12. Lorry ………… Truck
13. Petrol ………… Gasoline
14. Cooker ………… Stove
15. Taxi ………… Cab
16. Flat ………… Apartment
17. Wardrobe ………… Closet
18. Dummy ………… Pacifier
19. Tap ………… Faucet
20. Crisps ………… Chips
21. Trousers ………… Pants
22. Handbag ………… Purse
23. Nappy ………… Diaper
24. Torch ………… Flashlight
25. Bill ………… Check
26. Pyjamas ………… Pajamas
27. Waistcoat ………… Vest
28. Jelly ………… Jello
29. Engineer ………… Plumber
30. Tin ………… Can
31. Car park ………… Parking lot
32. Toilet ………… Restroom
33. Aubergine ………… Eggplant
34. Jumper ………… Sweater
35. Tyre ………… Tire
36. Mobile phone ………… Cell phone
37. Trolley ………… Cart
38. Aeroplane ………… Airplane
39. Rasher ………… Bacon
40. Sofa ………… Couch
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