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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Ming-Chi reported that mass production won’t start until 2027, although Altman has said the goal is to release the mystery product by late 2026. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Panther Lake is expected to be produced in-house and launch later this year, with mass production in 2026. Pcmag Staff, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025 Back in 2017 Musk first unveiled the Tesla Semi, placing mass production in 2019. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025 In February, Apple announced plans to open a new factory for artificial intelligence servers in Texas as part of a $500 billion investment in the U.S. However, Apple does not have mass production in the United states. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Apr. 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 30 May. 2025.

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