Differences between British English and American English: In and around the House

 

In and Around the House

In British English, whilst can be replaced by while, as in: I watch the telly while lying on the settee.

British English American English
The toilet / loo / the John / bog / WC / visiting the little boys’ (girls’) room Bathroom / Restroom
Bathroom – the room where the bath is Bathroom
Tap Faucet
Garden Backyard / Yard
Cupboard Closet
Wardrobe Closet
Curtains Drapes
Net curtains Sheers / Under drapes
Bin / Dust bin Trash can
Telephone / Blower / Phone Telephone
Television / Box / Telly / TV TV / Television
Cooker (e.g. gas cooker, electric cooker) Range / Stove
Couch / Sofa / Settee Sofa
Hand basin / Sink Sink
Run the bath Fill the tub
Bath Bathtub
Bath (v.) Bathe
Wireless / Radio Radio
Clothes peg Clothes pin
Sitting room Living room
Living room Living room
Lounge Living room
Drawing room Living room
Sofa Davenport / Couch

 

 

British and American Vocabulary
Clothes Parts of a Car
At School In and around the House
On the Road People
Buildings / Shops Sport
   
British and American Spellings
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