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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With demands for a higher range, battery packs have grown bigger and heavier, but the Cell-to-Body architecture has become an industry-standard approach, making its way into mass production as well. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026 Freeze-drying takes a slower approach, removing moisture at lower temperatures so the ingredients stay closer to their original form instead of being reshaped for mass production. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Cardenas said the company will use some of the fresh capital to expand its footprint in Austin, and open a new office in California later this year, while working to get its robots and facilities ready for mass production. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible. CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mass production

Word History

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 26 Feb. 2026.

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