Had a small conversation on British English and American English.

What are their differences???

I have come out with a list of words for comparasion and i hope if you have any to add on please let me know too. Thanks

British Vs American

Return tickets = Round-trip tickets

Aeroplane = Airplane

Underground = Subways

Cars = Automobiles

Motorways = Freeways

Number Plates = License Plates

Petrol Station = Gas Station

Petrol = Gasoline

Paraffin = Kerosene

Lorry = Truck

Fire Engines = Fire Trucks

Football = Soccer

Rugby = Football

Flats = Apartments

Post Code = Zip Code

Post Man = Mail Man

Tap = Faucet

Rubbish = Trash

Spanner = Wrench

Torch = Flashlight

Wardrobe = Closet

Pharmacy = Drugstore

Queue = line up

Cinema = Movie Theater

Film = Movie

Holidays = Vacations

Autumn = Fall

Biscuits = Cookies

Potato Chips = French Fries

Children = Kids

Sweets and Jellies = Candies and Jellos

Starter = Appetiser

Serviette = Napkins

Angry = Mad

Mad = Insane

Solicitors = Lawyers

Trousers = Pants

Car Park = Parking Lot

Pavement = Sidewalk

Flyover = Overpass

Plaster = Band-aid

Tin = Can

Maize = Corn

Nappy = Diaper

Lift = Elevator

Rubber = Eraser

Chap = Guy

Jem = Jelly

Dummy = Pacifier

Crisps = Potato Chips

Hire = Rent

Jumper = Sweater

Trainer = Sneaker

Staff Room = Teacher Lounge

Break Time = Recess

Open Day = Open house

Marking Scheme = Grading Scheme

Headmaster = Principal

Phone Box = Telephone Booth

Diverison = Detour

Zebra Crossing = Cross Walk

Cafe = Diner

Take away = Take out

Candy Floss = Cotton Candy

Toilet = Restroom

Garden = Yard

Cooker = Stove

Policeman = Cop

Cashier = Teller

Caretaker = Janitor

Lady Bird = Lady Bug

Aubergine = Egg plant

Book = make a reservation

Shoelace = Shoestring

Centre = Down Town

Cotton reel = Spool

Fun Fair = Carnival

Flex = Wire

Giddy = Dizzy

Jab = Shot

Label = Tag

Limited (Company) = Incorporated

Managing Director = General Manager

Pack (of Cards) = Deck

Parcel = Package

Reception (hotel) = Front Desk

Sellotape = Scotch Tape

Semi-detached = Duplex

Shop Assistant = Salesgirl

Single Ticket = One way Ticket

Time Table = Schedule

Turnover = Revenue (sales)

Unit Trust = Mutual Fund

Undergraduates:

1st Year = Freshman

2nd Year = Sopomore

3rd Year = Junior

4th Year = Senior