mass-produce

verb

mass-pro·​duce ˌmas-prə-ˈdüs How to pronounce mass-produce (audio)
-ˈdyüs
mass-produced; mass-producing; mass-produces

transitive verb

: to produce in quantity usually by machinery

Examples of mass-produce in a Sentence

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Shahed drones, designed by Iran but mass-produced by Moscow for use in Ukraine, have been unexpectedly successful in penetrating the air defenses of Gulf nations. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 Hyundai Rotem, the defense and rail subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has set a target to mass-produce hypersonic missiles by 2035. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026 The drones are relatively cheap and easy to mass-produce, especially compared to the sophisticated systems used to defend against them. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Unframed Art One of the most common problems Lerner sees is when people try to leave their smaller or mass-produced pieces unframed. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mass-produce

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from mass production

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mass-produce was in 1923

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“Mass-produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass-produce. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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mass-produce

verb
mass-pro·​duce
ˌmas-prə-ˈd(y)üs
: to produce in quantity usually by machinery
mass production noun
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