Make a list of items that are referred to differently in British and American English, for example, 'lift' (BE) 'elevator' (AmE).

Few words which are spelt differently in British and American English are:

  1. Barrister (BE) : Attorney (AE)

  2. The cinema (BE) : The movies (AE)

  3. Flat (BE) : Apartment (AE)

  4. Holiday (BE) : Vacation (AE)

  5. Lavatory (BE) : Bathroom (AE)

  6. Lift (BE) : Elevator (AE)

  7. Favour (BE) : Favor (AE)

  8. Wardrobe (BE) : Dresser (AE)

  9. Barrister (BE) : Lawyer (AE)

  10. Windscreen (BE) : Wind shield (AE)

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