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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In 2025, the Chinese battery maker CATL unveiled an automobile battery that relies on traditional chemistry to charge in just five minutes; the company also has perfected the mass production of next-generation sodium-ion batteries. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 Almost nine months ago, Donut Lab rolled up to CES with the promise of a solid-state battery for electric vehicles free of the usual trade-offs, ready for mass production within a few months, not a few years. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Plastic, prefabrication and push-button convenience suggested that mass production could bring elegant, futuristic living — and freedom from drudgery — within reach of the masses. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The rising cost of these licenses has also led to the mass production of bland designs. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mass production

Word History

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 14 Oct. 2026.

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