American vs British

American English                              British English

Attorney, lawyer                                Barrister, solicitor

Cookie                                               Biscuit

Corn                                                  Maize

Diaper                                               Nappy

Drug store                                         Chemist’s

Elevator                                            Lift

Eraser                                               Rubber

Flashlight                                          Torch

Gas, gasoline                                    Petrol

Hood of a car                                    Bonnet of a car

Living room                                       Sitting room

Raise in salary                                  Rise in salary

Schedule                                           Timetable

Sidewalk                                           Pavement, footpath

Sink                                                   Basin

Soccer                                              Football

Stove                                                Cooker

Truck                                                 Lorry, van

Trunk of a car                                   boot of a car

Be on vacation                                  Be on holiday