🌍 American vs British · vocabulary
arugula vs rocket
A leafy green salad plant with a peppery, slightly bitter flavour.
American
arugula
“This salad has arugula, parmesan, and a lemon dressing.”
British
rocket
“This salad has rocket, parmesan, and a lemon dressing.”
Good to know
Americans say "arugula" (from Italian), while Britons say "rocket" (from the French roquette). The British term is the more traditional English name for the plant.
Related comparisons
🌍 Is your English British or American?
Take the British vs American English Test — 20 word pairs, instant result.
Take the testBuilt by the team behind Deep In.