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Buildings / Shops

 British English

 American English

Semi-Detached House

Duplex

Flat (one storey) appartment

Apartment

Terrace (row of houses joined)

Town House

Chemist

Drug Store / Druggist

Cafe / Caff (not 24 hrs)

Diner

Bungalow

House (one story)  Ranch House

Food Are you Peckish? (Are you Hungry?)

What's for afters? Have you had your pudding yet?

Are you feeling peckish (hungry)?

That food looks very scrummy (delicious)

 British English

 American English

Biscuit / Bickie (A cookie is a large biscuit)

Cookie

Scone

Biscuit

Fairy Cake

Cup Cake

Courgette

Zucchini

Sweets

Candy

Sausage / Banger

Sausage

Crisps

Chips

Chips (French Fries in McDonald's)

French Fries

Starter

Appetizer

Puddings / Afters / Dessert / Sweets

Dessert

Jacket Potato / Baked Potato

Baked Potato

Jam

Jelly or Jam

Jelly (a dessert in the UK)

Jell-o (flavoured gelatin)

Aubergine

Eggplant

Sandwich / Butty / Sarny

Sandwich

Ice lolly

Popsicle

Bill (at restaurant)

check

Grill

Broil

Food / Grub / Nosh

Food

Rasher

A slice of bacon

Eggy bread (fried)

French Toast

Runner beans

Green beans

Soldiers (We dip soldiers in our soft boiled eggs)

Finger sized slices of toast.

Take-away

Take out

Scotch Pancakes

Flapjacks

Flapjacks in England are oats mixed with honey and/or golden syrup and baked then cut into slices. sometimes raisins are added to the mixture.

Parts of a Car

 British English

 American English

Bonnet

Hood

Windscreen

Windshield

Boot

Trunk

Reversing lights

Back-up lights

Exhaust pipe

Tail pipe / Muffler

In and around the House

I watch the telly whilst lying on the settee.

Whilst is used in British English. It is another word for while

 British English

 American English

The Toilet / Loo / The John / Bog / WC / Visiting the little boys (little girl's room).

Bathroom / Restroom

Bathroom - the room where the bath is. If you asked us for the bathroom we will think you want to have a bath!

Tap

Faucet

Garden

Backyard / Yard

Wardrobe

Closet

Bin / Dust Bin

Trash Can

Telephone / Blower / Phone

Telephone

Television / Box / Telly/ TV

TV / Television

Cooker

Range or Stove

Couch / Sofa / Settee

Sofa

Hand Basin / Sink

Sink

Run the bath

Fill the tub

People

 British English

 American English

Girl / Lass

Girl

Boy / Lad

Boy

Man / Bloke / Gentleman / Guy / Chap

Man / Guy

Lady / Woman

Lady

Policeman / Bobby / Copper

Policeman / Cop

Postman

Mailman

Dustman

Garbage Man

Friend / Pal / Chum / Mate / Buddy

Friend / Buddy

Cashier

Teller

Lollypop Man

Crossing Guard

Nutter

Crazy Person

Mum / Mummy / Mom

Mom

Sport

 British English

 American English

Football

Soccer

Rounders

Baseball

Bat (table tennis)

Paddle (ping pong)