American English - British English
Lightning Rod - lightning conductor
Learn something new every day. I thought I new most American variations.
For example:
American - British
cookie - biscuit
diaper - nappy
eraser - rubber
faucet - tap
pavement - tarmac
sidewalk - pavement
soccer - football
truck - lorry
British - American
Biscuit - cookie
football - soccer
lorry - truck
nappy - diaper
pavement -sidewalk
rubber - eraser
tap - faucet
tarmac/road surface - pavement
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
Born in Britain. Has lived in the USA and Singapore.
Contact Angela through
Toastmasters International
Braddell Heights Advanced Toastmasters Club
Meets Singapore time afternoon every third Saturday 2-5, next meeting Sept 15 2020.
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