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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To address the economic barriers associated with traditional nuclear construction, Valar Atomics plans to structure its architecture for factory mass production.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Industry, like tobacco companies, turns a blind eye to the problem, continues its mass production to achieve maximum profit and blames the consumer for bad choices.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Huawei says the methodology has been refined over six years and applied in the design and mass production of 381 chips across smartphones, data centers, automotive applications and other scenarios.
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Mark Greeven,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The United States military is plunging into the robotic future of aerial warfare with both feet as awards are issued to General Atomics and Anduril for not just the development, but the mass production of hundreds of autonomous combat aircraft.
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David Szondy
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Industry, like tobacco companies, turns a blind eye to the problem, continues its mass production to achieve maximum profit and blames the consumer for bad choices.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Huawei says the methodology has been refined over six years and applied in the design and mass production of 381 chips across smartphones, data centers, automotive applications and other scenarios.
—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The United States military is plunging into the robotic future of aerial warfare with both feet as awards are issued to General Atomics and Anduril for not just the development, but the mass production of hundreds of autonomous combat aircraft.
—
David Szondy
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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