Learning New Vocabulary

We've collected a bunch of English vocabulary that was new to us---sometimes new words, sometimes old words but different uses.

Everyone (parents and children) contributed to the list. There are others that we know but we haven't really used (thankfully, in the case of "sacked" for "fired"!), so we've left them off.

Add your own!

Food
jelly=jello
biscuit=cookie
chips=french fries
crisps=(potato) chips
rashers=bacon
courgettes=zucchini
aubergine=eggplant
coriander=cilantro
turtle beans=black beans
pudding=dessert (sometimes; pudding is used in a variety of ways referring to foods)
school dinners=hot lunch

Household
rubbish=trash
plaster=band aid (bandage)
cling film=plastic wrap
bin=can (e.g., rubbish bin instead of trash can)

School
maths=math
spellings=spelling
English=language arts
head teacher=principal
rubber=eraser

Clothing
wellies=rain boots (short for "wellingtons")
jumper=(nice) sweatshirt
vest=tank-top undershirt
plimsoles=lightweight, slip-on, flat-soled shoes

Transportation
lorry=truck
boot=trunk (of your car)
cycling=biking

Others
cross=disappointed
noughts and crosses=x's and o's (naught=0, cross=x)
toilets=restrooms
take away=carry out
football=soccer
holiday=vacation
pancake day=mardi gras
Mum=Mom
fringe=bangs (noun---part of your hairstyle)