Question

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

Answer 1

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

Barrister (BE) : Attorney (AE) 

The cinema (BE) : The movies (AE) 

Flat (BE) : Apartment (AE) 

Holiday (BE) : Vacation (AE) 

Lavatory (BE) : Bathroom (AE) 

Lift (BE) : Elevator (AE) 

Favour (BE) : Favor (AE) 

Wardrobe (BE) : Dresser (AE) 

Barrister (BE) : Lawyer (AE) 

Windscreen (BE) : Wind shield (AE)