Vocabulary Lesson(s)

In England, if you want to say... 

bandaid, you have to say plaster.

soap (as in, dish soap), you have to say washing-up liquid.
bus (as in greyhound), you have to say coach.
rent (as in car), you have to say hire.
diaper, you have to say nappy.
crib (as in, baby), you have to say cot.
stroller, you have to say pram.
squash, you have to say courgette.
pickle, you have to say gherkin.
popsicle, you have to say ice lolly.
jell-o, you have to say jelly.
jelly, you have to say jam.
Side note: It's no wonder no one over here eats peanut butter & jelly sandwiches!

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