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 Sometimes different words are used for the same idea in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Below are some examples. 
Example 1: TRUCK, LORRY A large vehicle used for carrying goods. UK: There are many lorries on the motorway. US: There are many trucks on the freeway. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 1. Trucks are often used to move furniture. Example 2: TRUNK, BOOT The hinged sheet of metal that covers the rear storage area in most cars. UK: The luggage is in the boot. US: The luggage is in the trunk. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 2. The spare tyre is in the boot. Example 3: LAWYER, SOLICITOR A person whose profession is dealing with issues of law. UK: My solicitor helped me make my will. US: My lawyer helped me make my will. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 3. After the accident, I needed a lawyer. Example 4: BUSY, ENGAGED The state of a phone when it is being used. UK: I tried to phone you, but the line was engaged. US: I tried to phone you, but the line was busy. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 4. The phone is busy. Example 5: TRASHCAN, DUSTBIN A receptacle that is used for temporarily storing refuse( rubbish/garbage). UK: All of the old pencils are in the dustbin. US: All of the old pencils are in the trashcan. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 5. The manager of the petrol station is looking in the dustbin for his pencil.
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