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    The document lists different words used to refer to the same things in American and British English. For example, where Americans say "sneakers", Brits say "trainers"; Americans say "pants" and Brits say "trousers"; and Americans say "mail" while Brits say "post".

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    The document lists different words used to refer to the same things in American and British English. For example, where Americans say "sneakers", Brits say "trainers"; Americans say "pants" and Brits say "trousers"; and Americans say "mail" while Brits say "post".

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    British vs.

    American
    English Words

    American: sneakers American: cab American: math

    British: trainers British: taxi British: maths

    American: recess American: french fries American: truck

    British: break time British: chips British: lorry

    American: eraser American: soccer American: mail

    British: rubber British: football British: post

    American: cookie American: motorcycle American: chips

    British: biscuit British: motorbike British: crisps


    British vs. American
    English Words

    American: pants American: elevator American: vacation

    British: trousers British: lift British: holiday

    American: garbage American: tire American: yard

    British: rubbish British: tyre British: garden

    American: elementary school American: lumber American: ladybug

    British: primary school British: timber British: ladybird

    American: sled American: theater American: line

    British: sledge British: theatre British: queue


    British vs. American
    English Words

    American: mailbox American: diaper American: pacifier

    British: postbox British: nappy British: dummy

    American: garbage can American: apartment American: movie

    British: dustbin British: flat British: film

    American: crosswalk American: flashlight American: trailer

    British: zebra crossing British: torch British: caravan

    American: sweater American: eggplant American: airplane

    British: jumper British: aubergine British: aeroplane


    British vs. American
    English Words

    American: backpack American: zucchini American: mom

    British: rucksack British: courgette British: mum

    American: vest American: zipper American: closet

    British: waistcoat British: zip British: wardrobe

    American: faucet American: color American: subway

    British: tap British: colour British: underground

    American: mailman American: gas

    British: postman British: petrol

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