mass production
noun
: production of goods in considerable quantities usually by machinery
Beginning with the mass production of cotton clothing, the Industrial Revolution produced a parade of synthetic fabrics, including nylon and rayon.—
Joseph A. Amato
Joseph A. AmatoDespite the larger commercial space, Sans Souci maintains their artisanal philosophy: no machines, no preservatives, and no mass production. Everything is hand-dipped and cut.—Amy Johansson
Amy JohanssonWe learned about the railroad … and the way the mass production of nails revolutionized the building of balloon-frame houses …—David Updike
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The design carries trade-offs that matter for mass production.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
But the decision to develop the cells in a Ducati is a clear indication that motorcycles will inevitably stand to benefit when mass production of affordable solid-state batteries is underway.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Fiberglass made possible the mass production of bows.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
There is the conventional builder-developer, an entity that may do one-off custom houses but whose common specialization is mass production for subdivisions.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
But the decision to develop the cells in a Ducati is a clear indication that motorcycles will inevitably stand to benefit when mass production of affordable solid-state batteries is underway.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Fiberglass made possible the mass production of bows.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
There is the conventional builder-developer, an entity that may do one-off custom houses but whose common specialization is mass production for subdivisions.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mass production
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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