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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In a world of mass production, craftsmanship gives pieces their soul.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Chicken may be branded as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to beef and pork, but its mass production and consumption — whether from Mountaire or its competitors — relies on unimaginable human and animal suffering.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
The brand appealed especially to young women and helped usher in the era of fast fashion in the U.S., which refers to the rapid, mass production of cheap clothing.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Instead of mass production, Tejesta relies on creating small-batch collections which then gins up a sense of exclusivity—and, by extension, luxury.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Chicken may be branded as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to beef and pork, but its mass production and consumption — whether from Mountaire or its competitors — relies on unimaginable human and animal suffering.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
The brand appealed especially to young women and helped usher in the era of fast fashion in the U.S., which refers to the rapid, mass production of cheap clothing.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Instead of mass production, Tejesta relies on creating small-batch collections which then gins up a sense of exclusivity—and, by extension, luxury.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 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 6 May. 2025.
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