Differences Between American and British English
There are certain differences between American and British English. Both uses apparently similar grammar but both has their unique way to express thoughts. Here are the most common differentiations between these two languages.
| British English | American English |
| Alsatian | German shepherd |
| autumn | fall |
| bag | sack |
| biscuit | cookie |
| by-law | ordinance |
| car boot | trunk |
| car park | parking lot |
| caretaker | janitor |
| cashier | teller |
| chemist's shop | drug store |
| coriander | cilantro |
| crisps | chips |
| cupboard | closet |
| current account | checking account |
| curtains | drapes |
| dustbin | garbage pail |
| evening classes | night school |
| frying pan | skillet |
| girl guide | girl scout |
| handbag | pocketbook, purse |
| housewife | house maker |
| icing sugar | confectionary sugar, |
| influenza | grippe |
| jam | jelly |
| ladybird | ladybug |
| lift | elevator |
| lorry | truck |
| maize | corn |
| minced meat | hamburger meat, |
| nappy | diaper |
| paraffin | kerosene |
| pavement | sidewalk |
| pedestrian crossing | crosswalk |
| petrol | gas |
| petrol station | filling station |
| post code | zip code |
| primary school | grade school |
| queue | line |
| rubbish | garbage |
| short trousers | knee pants |
| sweets | candy |
| tap | faucet |
| telephone box | phone booth |
| toilet (domestic) | restroom |
| torch | flashlight |
| tram | streetcar |
| trousers | pants |
| undertaker | mortician |
| waistcoat | vest |
| wallet | billfold |
| windscreen | windshield |
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