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 study suggests that this processing technique could be adapted for mass production.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
This numbering system dates back to the early 1900s, when standardized can sizing became vital for the mass production and shipment of goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
The Chinese company plans to begin mass production of the robots next year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Savings come from finding scale in mass production, with factories buying materials in bulk and cutting down material waste through computer design.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
This numbering system dates back to the early 1900s, when standardized can sizing became vital for the mass production and shipment of goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
The Chinese company plans to begin mass production of the robots next year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Savings come from finding scale in mass production, with factories buying materials in bulk and cutting down material waste through computer design.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.
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