When it comes to dining out, paying the bill is an inevitable part of the experience. However, there are several ways to refer to the restaurant bill that we often encounter. One could use the term check, which is commonly used in the United States and Canada. Another variant is the bill, which is popular in the United Kingdom and some other countries. Payment slip and receipt are also terms that can be used interchangeably with the restaurant bill. Other less common synonyms include tab, ticket, and scorecard. Regardless of what term you use, it ultimately refers to the payment owed for a meal at a restaurant.