Hamburger seems like a simple enough term that it couldn't cause any confusion, but this is not the case. In the US, the term hamburger (and the similar term, beefburger), are used to refer to the entire sandwich - patty, bun and fillings - whilst in the UK it is used to simply refer to the meat patty itself - which is not called a patty anyway. The name hamburger derives from the German city of Hamburg, but the earliest known reference to a hamburger is in late 19th century Chicago.
Hamburgers, when used to refer to the entire sandwich, consist of the patty, or burger (which can be made from a variety of different things, even vegetables), between two slices of bread. Other ingredients can, and usually are, added to the dish, such as cheese - for the well known cheeseburger - sauces, other meats and salad. Hamburger are also a common fast food item.
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