British English and American English - P

British English	American English
paddling pool	wading pool
pants, underpants	underpants, drawers
paracetamol	acetaminophen
paraffin	kerosene/kerosine
paralyse	paralyze
parcel	package
parlour	parlor
parting (in hair)	part
patience	solitaire
pavement	sidewalk
pay packet	pay envelope
pedestrian crossing, zebra crossing	crosswalk
peg	clothespin
pelmet	valance
pepper	bell pepper
pet hate	pet peeve
petrol	gas, gasoline
phone box	phone booth
physiotherapy	physical therapy
pinafore dress	jumper
plain chocolate	dark chocolate
plain flour	all-purpose flour
plane	airplane
pocket money	allowance
polo neck	turtleneck
positive discrimination	reverse discrimination
post	mail
postal vote	absentee ballot
postbox	mailbox
postcode	zip code
postman	mailman, mail carrier, letter carrier
potato crisp	potato chip
power point	electrical outlet
pram, pushchair	baby carriage, baby buggy, stroller
prawn	shrimp
press stud	snap
press-up	pushup
pretence	pretense
primary school	elementary school, grade school
private soldier	GI
programme	program
pub	bar
public school	private school
public toilet	rest room, public bathroom
public transport	public transportation
punchbag	punching bag
pushchair	stroller
pyjamas	pajamas
pylon	utility pole