British vs American words

Biscuit or cookie? Lift or elevator?

6 cards. Guess first, then check the answer.

#1

What do Americans call "biscuit"?

British

Biscuit

American

?

In the US, a "biscuit" is a soft bread roll.

#2

What do Americans call "lift"?

British

Lift

American

?

Take the lift / take the elevator to the 5th floor.

#3

What do Americans call "chips"?

British

Chips

American

?

In the US, "chips" are what the UK calls crisps.

#4

What do Americans call "trousers"?

British

Trousers

American

?

Careful: in the UK, "pants" means underwear!

#5

What do Americans call "flat"?

British

Flat

American

?

I live in a small flat / apartment in the city.

#6

What do Americans call "rubbish"?

British

Rubbish

American

?

Take out the rubbish / take out the trash.

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