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

Examples of mass production in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rising cost of these licenses has also led to the mass production of bland designs. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Rogers said the company shifted from a strategy centered on mass production and low cost toward specialty markets, broader product lines and greater flexibility. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

The team wants everything to be printable for mass production. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Applied Aerospace has emerged as a key partner for these disruptors, bridging the gap between digital design intellectual property and mass production. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mass production

• coproduction
• deconstruction
• introduction
• liposuction
• misconstruction
• postproduction
• preconstruction
• preproduction
• reconstruction
• reproduction
• abduction
• adduction