American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary: PAGE 5
There is an amazing variety of spelling, meaning, pronunciation, usage, and even punctuation in
the English language among the many people who speak it. The two main
forms of English are American English and British English. Here is a list of the most common
vocabulary differences between American and British English.
US: sidewalk
UK: pavement
US: soccer
UK: football
US: station wagon
UK: estate car
US: store
UK: shop
US: tank top
UK: vest
US: thumbtack
UK: drawing pin
US: trailer
UK: caravan
US: trash/garbage can
UK: rubbish bin
US: truck
UK: lorry
US: trunk (car)
UK: boot
US: turn signal
UK: indicator
US: two weeks
UK: fortnight
US: vest
UK: waistcoat
US: windshield
UK: windscreen
US: zip code
UK: postcode
US: zucchini
UK: courgette
US: z (pron. "zee")
UK: z (pron. "zed")
