american vs british words

flat
apartment

lift
elevator

motorway
freeway

petrol (station)
gas (station)

city centre
downtown

shopping centre
shopping mall

taxi
cab

biscuits
cookies

plaster
band-aid

crisps
(potato) chips

chips
French fries

football
soccer

trainers
sneakers

jumper
sweater

trousers
pants

pants / knickers
underpants / underwear

mobile phone
cell phone

lorry
truck

sweets
candies

starter
appetizer

jam
jelly

maize
corn

take-away
take out

car journey
road trip

car park
parking lot

fire engine
fire truck

bill
check

shop
store

zebra crossing
crosswalk