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
Despite 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
We 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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Program officials set a two-year path to mass production following test completion, with full Taiwan manufacture and target unit costs in the low hundreds of thousands USD, deliberately priced for salvo fire. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025 As for whether the federal government will ever step in to help staunch the bleeding of the mass production exodus, Lowe adds himself to a growing list of names advocating for such a move as well. Katie Campione, Deadline, 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 See All Example Sentences for mass production

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mass production was in 1873

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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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