How is British and American English vocabulary different?

Some common vocabulary differences between British and American English include:

  • aubergine vs eggplant
  • biscuit vs cookie
  • boot vs trunk
  • car park vs parking lot
  • chemist vs drugstore
  • courgette vs zucchini
  • crisps vs chips
  • dustbin vs garbage can
  • postcode vs zip code
  • pavement vs sidewalk
  • jumper vs sweater
  • lift vs elevator

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