| British | American | |
|---|---|---|
| motorway | freeway | |
| shopping centre | shopping mall | |
| toilet | rest room | |
| underground | subway | |
| lift | elevator | |
| petrol | gas, gasoline | |
| roundabout | traffic circle | |
| car park | parking lot | |
| lorry | truck | |
| trolley | cart | |
| chemist's | drug store | |
| taxi | cab | |
| quid (= pound) | buck (= dollar) | |
| cheque | check | |
| sweet | dessert | |
| sweets | candy | |
| tap | faucet | |
| wardrobe | closet |
Reference:
British vs. American English converter
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