British vs. American English Dictionary Online
British English vs. American English Dictionary Online contains differences between these two types of languages. The words have been arranged alphabetically so that it is very easy to find the proper words in the opposite language.
| British | American |
|---|---|
| flat | apartment |
| dust bin | garbage can, trash can |
| pram | baby carriage |
| luggage | baggage, luggage |
| barman, barmaid | bartender |
| dressing gown | bathrobe, robe |
| underground | subway |
| city centre | downtown |
| hand luggage | carry-on baggage |
| single ticket | one way ticket |
| return ticket | round trip ticket |
| motorway | freeway |
| public toilet | rest room |
| lift | elevator |
| economy class | coach class |
| timetable | schedule |
| car park | parking lot |
| boot | trunk |
| bonnet | hood |
| wing | fender |
| lorry | truck |
| tanker | tank truck |
| football | soccer |
| way out | exit |
| queue | line |
| shopping trolley | shopping cart |
| flyover | overpass |
| petrol | gas, gasoline |
| filling/petrol station | gas station |
| cash machine/point, dispenser | ATM (Automated Teller Machine) |
| pavement | sidewalk |
| autumnt | fall |
| floor, storey | story |
| food mixer | blender |
| cock | rooster |
| socket, power point | electrical outlet |
| tap | faucet |
| film | movie |
| cinema | (movie) theater |
| shop | store |
| letter-box | mailbox |
| pharmacy, chemist’s | drugstore |
| call box, (tele)phone box | (tele)phone booth |
| sweet | candy |
| potato chips | French fries |
| zip fastener | zipper |
| trousers | pants |
| neighbour | neighbor |
| organise | organize |
| analyse | analyze |
| catalogue | catalog |
| tyre | tire |
| centre | center |
| plough | plow |
| doughnut | donut |
| cheque | check |
| kerb | curb |
| draught | draft |
| colour | color |
| behaviour | behavior |
| honour | honor |
| taxi | cab |