Americanisms and British equivalents

Americanisms - British English

a quarter after - a quarter past
diaper - nappy
eraser - rubber
gas station - petrol station / garage
hood - bonnet
Make a right - turn right
Night stand - bedside table
Pants - trousers
sedan (car) - saloon
truck - lorry
trunk (of a car) - boot
underpants - pants

Now test yourself

What is the British equivalent of these

a quarter after -
gas station -
hood -
Make a right -
Night stand -
Pants -
sedan (car) -
truck -
trunk (of a car) -
underpants -

What is the American equivalent of these

... - a quarter past

 ... - petrol station / garage
... - bonnet
 ... - turn right
... - bedside table
 ... - trousers
 ... -(car) - saloon
... - lorry
... (of a car) - boot
... - pants

Useful Websites
https://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/2009/05/trucks-and-lorries.html
visitbritain.com
visittheusa.co.uk

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