What are the differences between British English and American English?

The people

British English × American English
British English American English
Girl / Lass Girl
Boy / Lad Boy
Man / Bloke / Chap / Gentleman / Guy Man / Guy
Policeman / Bobby / Copper Cop
Postman Postal Worker / Mailman / Mail Carrier
Dustman Garbage Man
Friend / Pal / Chum / Mate / Buddy Friend / Buddy
Cashier Teller
Lollipop Man Crossing Guard
Guard (railway) Conductor
Solicitor Lawyer / Attorney
Caretaker / Porter Janitor
Nutter Crazy Person
Mum / Mummy / Mom / Mother Mom / Mommy / Mother / Ma

 

British and American Vocabulary
Clothes Parts of a Car
At School In and around the House
On the Road People
Buildings / Shops Sport
Let’s Eat! A–Z British to American
British and American Spellings
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