American and British English: Differences in Vocabulary: PAGE 4
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: one-way ticket
UK: single ticket
US: overpass
UK: flyover
US: pants
UK: trousers
US: pacifier
UK: dummy
US: parking lot
UK: car park
US: period
UK: full stop
US: pet peeve
UK: pet hate
US: pharmacy (or drugstore)
UK: chemist's shop
US: private school
UK: public school
US: real estate agent
UK: estate agent
US: red hair
UK: ginger hair (gaining popularity in the US)
US: to rent (a car)
UK: to hire (a car)
US: restroom
UK: public toilet
US: resume/CV
UK: CV
US: sedan (car)
UK: saloon
US: semi-trailer
UK: articulated lorry
US: shrimp
UK: prawn
