The term "packed lunch" can be replaced with a variety of synonyms, depending on where you are in the world. In the United States, a "brown bag lunch" or "sack lunch" is commonly used, referencing the brown paper bags that are often used to carry the food. In the United Kingdom, the term "packed lunch" is more commonly used, though "lunchbox" is also occasionally heard. In Australia, a "tuckerbox" is slang for a packed lunch, while in India it may be referred to as a "dabba" or "tiffin." Other alternatives include "grab-and-go meal," "portable lunch," or simply "lunch on-the-go".