Everyday objects
In the UK, this is where you put your clothes. In the US, it’s called a closet.
wardrobe
In the US, you park your car in a parking lot. In the UK, it’s called a…
car park
In the US, these are called French fries. In the UK, they are called…
chips
In American English, students take vacations. In British English, they have…
holidays
In British English, people live in a flat. In American English, they live in an…
apartment
In American English, this is where you throw away trash. In British English, it’s called a bin.
garbage can
In British English, this is the front part of a car. Americans call it the hood.
bonnet
In British English, these are thin, crispy snacks in a bag. Americans call them chips.
crisps
In the UK, this is a university teacher. In American English, this word usually means a school teacher.
lecturer
In American English, you stand in line. In British English, you…
queue
In the UK, you wear these on your legs under your trousers. In the US, they are called underwear.
pants
In American English, this is the back storage space of a car. In British English, it’s the boot.
trunk
In American English, this sweet baked good is called a cookie. In British English, it’s called a…
biscuit
In American English, this is the final year of high school. In British English, students are in Year 13 or the sixth form.
senion year
In British English, you use this word as an informal alternative to "thank you".
cheers
In American English, this is the device that changes TV channels. In British English, it’s called a remote control.
clicker
In the UK, this is an underground train system. In the US, it’s usually called the subway.
underground/tube
In the UK, dessert is often called…
pudding
In British English, this word means “resume” in American English.
CV
In British English, something that is “brilliant” can simply mean “very good.” In American English, this word usually means…
intelligent
In British English, this is a rubber used to remove pencil marks. In American English, it has a different name.
eraser
In American English, this is a one-way ticket. In British English, it’s called a…
single ticket
In American English, this is a sweet spread made from fruit. In British English, there are two common words depending on whether it contains fruit pieces or not.
jam/jelly
In USA, students select their main field of study. What is it called?
major
In British English, if someone says they are “knackered,” what do they mean?
tired