halsopening

Halsopening is a Dutch term that literally means neck opening. The expression is used in multiple contexts, most commonly to describe an opening at the neck of a garment, but it can also appear in medical or anatomical discussions, though in those fields more precise terms are usually preferred.

In fashion and textiles, halsopening refers to the neckline—the opening at the top of a garment where it fits around the neck. Designers and pattern makers consider the shape, depth and width of the halsopening, with common variants including ronde hals (round neck), V-hals (V-neck), U-hals and boat neck styles. The term may also indicate how the neck opening is finished, such as with binding, facing or an invisible seam, and is often used in product descriptions to convey fit and style.

In anatomical or medical usage, halsopening may appear in non-technical language to describe an opening in the neck region that connects to the throat, airway or esophagus. However, it is not a standard medical term. Medical professionals typically use specific terminology such as keelholte or farynx (pharynx), larynx (strottenhoofd), and trachea when referring to the airway, or terms related to surgical access through the neck, such as tracheostomieopening (tracheostomy opening). The concept, when used in medical contexts, refers to natural or surgically created openings in the neck area but is defined more precisely in professional terminology.

Overall, halsopening is a versatile term whose meaning depends on context: in fashion it denotes the neckline, while in medical language more specific terms are employed. See also neckline, neklijn, halskraag, tracheostomie.