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P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | Americanisms |
 British
term or expression |
 American
equivalent, or explanation |
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| ice, an [colloq.] | ice-cream on a stick |
| ice box | refigerator ice compartment |
| ice hockey | hockey |
| ice lolly, iced lolly | Popsicle™ |
| ice rink | rink |
| icing sugar | powdered sugar, confectioners' sugar |
| identity parade | lineup |
| immersion, immersion heater | electric water heater |
| in a moment, in a tick [colloq.], in a trice [colloq.] | momentarily |
| in pop [colloq.] | in pawn |
| included in bargain sale | on sale |
| Indian ink | India ink |
| indicator (on vehicle) | turn signal |
| industrial estate | industrial park |
| infant (schoolchild under 7 years of age) | kindergartner |
| infant school | kindergarten |
| infirmary | old word for hospital, mostly used in names |
| inflatable dinghy | rubber life raft, rubber raft |
| in hospital (staying as inpatient) | in the hospital, hospitalized |
| inn | pub offering overnight accommodation |
| insect | bug |
| inside lane, slow lane (of motorway) | right lane, slow lane (of highway or freeway) |
| inside leg (inside trouser leg measurement) | inseam |
| interchange | road junction where minor roads meet highway |
| interval (break during theatre performance) | intermission |
| in tray | inbox |
| invoicing | billing |
| ironmonger('s), ironmongery | hardware store |
| itchy feet [colloq.] | wanderlust, strong desire to travel |
