1. Pants
What it means in the U.S.: Outerwear from the waist to the ankles; trousers.
What it means in the U.K.: Underwear.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Wow, your mom has the nicest pants!"
2. Braces
What it means in the US: Devices for straightening teeth.
What it means in the UK: Suspenders.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I used to always get food caught in my braces as a kid."
3. Biscuit
What it means in the U.S.: A buttery, flaky bread served with savory meals.
What it means in the U.K.: A cookie.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I can't eat a biscuit unless it's dripping in gravy."
4. First floor
What it means in the U.S.: The floor at ground level.
What it means in the U.K.: The floor above the ground level floor.
Potentially confusing sentence: "That super-important meeting is taking place on the first floor — don't be late!"
5. Fancy dress
What it means in the U.S.: Formal attire.
What it means in the U.K.: Costume.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Those girls invited us to a fancy dress party tonight. Now where can I get a tuxedo?"
6. Trainers
What it means in the U.S.: A fitness expert who helps you work out.
What it means in the U.K.: Sneakers.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Work out with trainers? What do I look like, a millionaire?!"
7. Chaps
What it means in the U.S.: Leather leggings worn by cowboys designed to protect the legs whilst horseback riding.
What it means in the U.K.: Guys.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Nothin' sexier than a pair of assless chaps!"
8. Comforter
What it means in the U.S.: A quilted bedspread.
What it means in the U.K.: A baby's pacifier.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I can't fall asleep without my favorite comforter."
9. Cider
What it means in the U.S.: A nonalcoholic apple juice popular in the fall.
What it means in the U.K.: An alcoholic beverage derived from fermented apples, popular every season.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I used to drink cider every day as a kid."
10. Knob
What it means in the U.S.: A rounded door handle.
What it means in the U.K.: A penis.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I broke my knob rushing out of the house this morning."
11. Bin
What it means in the U.S.: A storage container.
What it means in the U.K.: A trash can.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I put all my grandmother's valuables in a bin."
12. Garden
What it means in the U.S.: A designated area for growing flowers or crops.
What it means in the U.K.: A backyard.
Potentially confusing sentence: "No thanks, I don't want to drink beers in your garden because I'm not a crazy person."
13. Rubber
What it means in the US: A condom.
What it means in the UK: An eraser.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Why on EARTH would you give those school children rubbers?!"
14. Pissed
What it means in the U..S: Angry.
What it means in the U.K.: Drunk.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Sorry that I'm late for work. I got a parking ticket and I'm pissed."
15. Shag
What it means in the U.S.: Carpeting with particularly long and soft fibers.
What it means in the U.K.: Sex.
Potentially confusing sentence: "Shag? Gross. What is this, the '70s?"
16. Football
What it means in the U.S.: Football.
What it means in the U.K.: Soccer.
Potentially confusing sentence: "I don't like football."