Monday 19 December 2022

British and American Word Differences


Sometimes, different words are used to refer to the same thing. 

Here are 10.

trainers (British) / sneakers (American)

rubbish bin (British) / trash can (American)

(shopping) trolley (British) / cart (American)

lift (British) / elevator (American)

crisps (British) / potato chips (American)

trousers (British) / pants (American)

football (British) / soccer (American)

(car) boot (British) / trunk (American)

(car) bonnet (British) / hood (American)

mobile phone (British) / cell phone (American)

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British and American Word Differences

Sometimes, different words are used to refer to the same thing.  Here are 10. trainers (British) / sneakers (American) rubbish bin (British)...