Translation Dictionary

Just for grins and giggles, I've decided to compile some of the different words I've learned into a list, along with their translations.  I'll probably add to this list as I think of/learn new words.

AMERICAN                        BRITISH

ENGLISH                            ENGLISH

Advertisement or ad                    Advert

Zucchini                                      Courgettes

Zip Code                                     Postal Code

Zee (as in XYZ)                          Zed

Eggplant                                     Aubergine

Elevator                                      Lift

Faucet                                        Tap

Diaper                                         Nappy

Dessert                                       Pudding

Cross Walk                                 Zebra Crossing

Braid                                           Plait

Apartment                                   Flat

Bangs (hair)                                Fringe

Bandaid                                      Plaster

Trunk                                          Boot

Hood                                          Bonnet

Intermission                               Interval

Jello                                           Jelly

Jelly                                           Jam

Gas/Gasoline                             Petrol/Petroleum

Last name                                  Surname

Oatmeal                                     Porridge

Candy                                        Sweets

Popsicle                                     Ice Lollies

Cookie                                       Biscuit (essentially anything sweet that can be eaten/dunked in tea or coffee)

Game (sports)                           Match

Chips                                          Crisps

Fries                                           Chips

License Plate                             Number Plate

Sweater                                     Jumper
Pants                                         Trousers
Underwear                                 Pants
Mail                                            Post
Package                                     Parcel
Bumper Cars                              Dodge'ems
Pound sign (on a telephone)      Hash sign
Cell phone                                  Mobile phone
Shopping Cart                            Shopping Trolley

More to follow!