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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To address this, CATL began mass production of its 587Ah energy storage cell in June 2025.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
These pieces are high quality, which can be hard to come by today due to the mass production of bar and kitchen items.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Chinese robotics firms are attempting to power ahead with mass production.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
This was a century that saw huge growth in productivity at both its start and close — first, with mass production, then with the internet.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
These pieces are high quality, which can be hard to come by today due to the mass production of bar and kitchen items.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Chinese robotics firms are attempting to power ahead with mass production.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
This was a century that saw huge growth in productivity at both its start and close — first, with mass production, then with the internet.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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