I've been a bit neglectful with my word of the week, so here's a list of common British words with the equivalent in American English.
Example: Bin (Trash can) -> a trash can in England is called a "bin"
Let's start with a category:
Things Around the Home:
hob (stove top)
cooker (oven)
toilet (bathroom) -> also the W.C. (water closet) or the loo (though I've rarely heard it used)
bath (bathtub)
tele (television)
mobile (cellphone)
loo roll or toilet roll (toilet paper)
kitchen roll (paper towels)
rubbish (trash)
plasters (band-aids)
cling film (Syran wrap)
Food:
aubergine (eggplant)
courgette (zucchini)
casserole (stew)
coriander (cilantro)
mince (ground beef)
beef burger (hamburger)
chips (thick fries)
crisps (potato chips)
treacle (molasses)
fizzy drink (soda pop)
sweeties (candy)
Cars and roads:
motorway (more than 4-lane highway)
dual-carriage way (4-lane highway)
car park (parking lot)
multi-storey car park (parking garage)
bonnet (car hood)
boot (car trunk)
More categories to come!
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