Words in British English and American English
English is the main language in many countries and has sometimes developed in different ways in different places. Here are some words that are different in British English and American English:
| British English | American English |
| Petrol station | Gas station |
| Motorway | Freeway |
| Crossroad | Intersection |
| Roundabout | Circle |
| Boot | Trunk |
| Bonnet | Hood |
| Biscuits | Cookies |
| Mummy/Mum | Mommy/Mom |
| Tap | Faucet |
| Telly | TV |
| Pavement | Sidewalk |
| Road | Pavement |
| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants | Underwear |
| Autumn | Fall |
| Chemist’s | Drugstore |
| Chips | Fries |
| Crisps | Chips |
| Curtains | Drapes |
| Film | Movie |
| Lift | Elevator |
| Sellotape | Scotch tape |
| Wardrobe | Closet |
| Check | Bill |
| Sweet | Candy |
| Mobile phone | Cell phone |
| Car park | Parking lot |
| Public school | Private school |
| State school | Public school |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Football | Soccer |
| American football | Football |
Some words from American English have become quite common in British English, but others can still cause some confusion.
