🌍 American vs British · vocabulary
sweater vs jumper
A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth.
American
sweater
“It's getting chilly, so grab a sweater before we go.”
British
jumper
“It's getting chilly, so grab a jumper before we go.”
Good to know
'Sweater' is the common American word; the British typically say 'jumper'. 'Sweater' is understood and used in Britain too, though 'jumper' is the more everyday term.
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