Continuing our series of alphabetised words and phrases common to the U.S. that are not widely used in the UK, here are 8 such words beginning with the letter 'E'.
1. Eggplant
UK equivalent: aubergine."Eggplant" is common in the Commonwealth outside the United Kingdom.
2. Elephant ear
Deep fried dough covered with cinnamon-sugar. Commonly found at fairs and carnivals.
3. Elevator
UK equivalent: lift.
4. Emergency brake
Brake in motor vehicle operated by a lever used to keep it stationary. Also referred to as an "E-brake". UK (and sometimes US) Equivalent: handbrake.
5. English muffin
UK equivalent: muffin, hot muffin.
6. Eraser
UK equivalent: rubber.
7. Expressway
A type of limited-access road. UK equivalent: motorway.
8. Exurb
The ring of prosperous rural communities beyond the suburbs.
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Expressway is not the same as Motorway (at least as used in my area). An expressway is usually a busy road with multiple lanes in each direction, but interrupted by traffic lights. I usually find it quicker to take smaller roads.
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