Differences in Vocabulary
Speakers of American English and speakers of British English have no trouble understanding each other.The differences are small and do not interfere with communication.Some differences in the usage of common vocabulary are listed below.Let us go and see them together
American English - British English
attorney lawyer - barrister solicitor
bathrobe - dressing gown
can (of beans) - tin (of beans)
corn - maize
diaper - nappy
driver's license - driving license
drug store - chemist's
elevator - lift
eraser - rubber
flashlight - torch
gas, gasoline - petrol
hood of a car - bonnet of a car
living room - sitting room
raise in salary - rise in salary
schedule - timetable
sidewalk - pavement - foot path
sink - basin
soccer - football
stove - cooker
truck - lorry
trunk of a car - boot of a car
be on vacation - be on holiday