Beefburgers are a popular food item worldwide and are known by several synonyms. In the UK, the term "hamburger" is often used to refer to a beef patty served in a bun. In Australia, beefburgers are referred to as "hamburgers" or "burger patties." In South Africa, they are known as "boerewors burgers," which are made with a South African sausage called boerewors. In India, beefburgers are often called "veggie burgers" due to the popularity of vegetarian options. Other synonyms for beefburger include "patty melt," "cheeseburger," "slider," and "big mac" (the name of a specific burger sold by McDonald's).