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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In October, Toyota announced a breakthrough in all-solid-state batteries, partnering with Sumitomo Metal Mining to mass-produce cathode materials for next-generation EV technology. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025 Toyota became the first automaker to mass-produce a hybrid vehicle in 1997 with the Prius. Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025 While Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's drugs are no longer in shortage, both companies are cracking down on pharmacies, medspas and other suppliers that mass-produce and market cheaper compounded GLP-1s. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2025 Vessels like Navier’s — ones that are efficient, stable, adaptable, and capable of being mass-produced as commercial platforms, while forming the foundation of a dual-use strategy — are the key to reopening America’s waterways for people and commerce. Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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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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