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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The agency is struggling to hit its timeline and cost goals for reestablishing mass production of nuclear warheads' explosive cores, known as plutonium pits.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Companies like Elgin National Watch Company and Hamilton further advanced mass production in a golden age when American watches aimed to rival its Swiss and English competitors.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, mass production of textiles made neckties more affordable and accessible.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Huawei's most advanced GPU in mass production is its Ascend 910B.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 June 2025
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Davis Winkie, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Companies like Elgin National Watch Company and Hamilton further advanced mass production in a golden age when American watches aimed to rival its Swiss and English competitors.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, mass production of textiles made neckties more affordable and accessible.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Huawei's most advanced GPU in mass production is its Ascend 910B.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 June 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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