What words and phrases do American's use that British people don't?

I'm thinking:

"Fawcet" - Tap

"Go to the bathroom" - Toilet

"Sidewalk" - pavement

"Handicap" - (offensive here; disabled spaces)

others..?

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LilMissAnonyMOUSE · F

American vs British :
Elevator - Lift
Apartment- Flat
Pocketbook(for some Americans, another word for wallet or purse) - Purse
Paperback - Pocketbook
French Fries-Chips
Aluminum-Aluminium