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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Here, Prose’s Helen Nwosu discusses scaling made-to-order without mass production.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
With mass production capabilities, AI factories will not only power digital models but fabricate the next generation of physical robots for logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and domestic use.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
With mass production now at the forefront of furniture manufacturing—unlike earlier times when most furniture was handcrafted from solid wood—materials and construction methods have changed significantly.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Over the last seven years, our biggest ESG achievement has been scaling our made-to-order (MTO) model to reach millions of individuals—without relying on mass production.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
With mass production capabilities, AI factories will not only power digital models but fabricate the next generation of physical robots for logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and domestic use.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
With mass production now at the forefront of furniture manufacturing—unlike earlier times when most furniture was handcrafted from solid wood—materials and construction methods have changed significantly.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Over the last seven years, our biggest ESG achievement has been scaling our made-to-order (MTO) model to reach millions of individuals—without relying on mass production.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.
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