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

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These pieces are high quality, which can be hard to come by today due to the mass production of bar and kitchen items. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026 The company is expected to begin Cybercab production in April, alongside mass production of the Tesla Semi and Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robots. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026 Beijing makes robots a key priority Over the past few years, China has made robotics a key focus of its tech strategy, unveiling plans to create supply chains and mass production of the machines. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025 This was a century that saw huge growth in productivity at both its start and close — first, with mass production, then with the internet. Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mass production

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mass production was in 1873

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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.

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