Vocabulary: British English vs American English (9)

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windshield

undershirt

vest

zipper

rain boots

 

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   American people say ‘windshield‘. What do British people say?

   • windscreen
   • front glass
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   American people say ‘undershirt‘. What do British people say?

   • under tee
   • vest
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   American people say ‘vest‘. What do British people say?

   • sleeveless jacket
   • waistcoat
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   American people say ‘zipper‘. What do British people say?

   • zip
   • zip upper
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   American people say ‘rain boots‘. What do British people say?

   • wellington boots
   • rubber boots
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Example sentences:

American English: a windshield

British English: a windscreen

Examples

A: What’s happened to your windscreen, did you have an accident?
B: I think a small stone hit it while I was on the motorway. It’s quite a big crack isn’t it?

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A: Your windscreen is filthy. I think you need to wash it!
B: I know. I’ve run out of windscreen washer fluid, so I’ll have to clean it by hand.

American English: an undershirt

British English: a vest

Examples

A: It’s freezing today, isn’t it?
B: I’m OK. I’m wearing a thermal vest though. You should try them they’re great!

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A: What do you think of these new cool vests you can wear in Summer, do they really work?
B: I tried one this year and I was very surprised. I thought I’d feel hotter wearing an extra shirt under my polo shirt, but I definitely felt a bit cooler.

American English: a vest

British English: a waistcoat

Examples

A: A three-piece suit. Very nice!
B: Thanks. I don’t often wear a waistcoat. I feel a bit over-dressed!

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A: Hello, I’m looking for a new suit.
B: OK sir. Jacket, trousers, and waistcoat?
C: No waistcoat thanks. Just a jacket and trousers.

American English: a zipper

British English: a zip

Examples

A: Come on kids, put your coats on.
B: Miss, my zip is stuck…
A: Let me have a look…There you go.

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A: I don’t believe it, the zip is broken on my trousers.
B: You’ll have to sit down all day!

American English: rain boots

British English: Wellington boots (wellies)

Examples

A: You can’t wear those shoes today.
B: Mum…Why not?
A: It’s not summer, it’s snowing! Where are your Wellington boots?

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A: Have you seen this winter’s new trend?
B: Wellies?
A: Yes, Wellington boots! Look at these pictures…
B: …They’re quite cool. I like them! I haven’t worn wellies for years.

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