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
Joseph A. AmatoDespite 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
Amy JohanssonWe 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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Most impressively, ground was broken at the factory in April 2021 and mass production started just 17 months later—a timeline virtually unheard of in the U.S.
Crucially, traditional auto manufacturers and China’s new energy companies approach the production process in reverse.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
Deep dive Steve Fecht for General Motors/Handout from GM
Lithium-ion batteries were invented in the U.S., but years ago, China began leading the way in their mass production as part of its push for electric vehicles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 May 2025
Overall, Intel's process node is marketed as being faster and consuming less power compared to TSMC's rival node, which is also anticipated to enter mass production around the same period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Unfortunately, the concept never managed to generate enough interest to finance its mass production.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
Deep dive Steve Fecht for General Motors/Handout from GM
Lithium-ion batteries were invented in the U.S., but years ago, China began leading the way in their mass production as part of its push for electric vehicles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 May 2025
Overall, Intel's process node is marketed as being faster and consuming less power compared to TSMC's rival node, which is also anticipated to enter mass production around the same period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Unfortunately, the concept never managed to generate enough interest to finance its mass production.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mass production
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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