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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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 Housing and construction-worker shortages during the Second World War prompted a wave of (ultimately unsuccessful) attempts to mass-produce starter homes in the United States. Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Housing and construction-worker shortages during the Second World War prompted a wave of (ultimately unsuccessful) attempts to mass-produce starter homes in the United States. Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 This meant that dolls could be mass-produced to be handled. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 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 24 Feb. 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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