production line

noun

Examples of production line in a Sentence

He works on the production line at the local factory.
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The trial takes the technology out of the research lab and puts it straight onto an active production line. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 For the co-production line, however, projects in which local companies have a minority stake are also eligible, Edde stressed. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 In short order, Ford halted Explorer production in Chicago for a week amid magnet shortages, while Japanese and European auto suppliers shut production lines awaiting materials. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Charlotte plant impact and regional brands Campbell’s development team traveled frequently to the Lance bakery in Charlotte to test local production lines. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for production line

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of production line was in 1905

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“Production line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/production%20line. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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