Author: Colleen
I left off on my informal little British-to-American English glossary with a sub-series of posts devoted to food. As you store your purchased goods in your kitchen cupboard (versus cabinet), it is time to likewise bring the terminology into your home. (Some of these terms might just emerge conversationally rather than being absolute substitutions. Nonetheless, it helps to be familiar with the synonyms so you can understand other people who may use them)
reception area / sitting room / drawing room = living room
toilet / loo / water closet (WC) = bathroom / restroom
tap = faucet
hand basin = sink
washing up liquid = dishwashing liquid
rubbish = garbage / trash
bin = garbage/trash can
wheely bin = trash can on wheels (kept curbside at the end of the driveway)
cooker = stove
telly = TV
wardrobe = closet / armoire
garden = yard
You’ll surely hear some of these terms as London Relocaton Ltd. guides you through your eligible properties (you know, during that fabulous viewing day you’ll be scheduling with us!), so now you’ll be in the household know.