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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Emphasizing handmade one-of-a-kind pieces over mass production to create a sense of comfort and emotional tranquility, to be one with nature.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
In an age of mass production, the enduring appeal of a handcrafted blade represents a counterpoint to disposable consumer goods, symbolizing dedication and human ingenuity.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Apparently Banco de Mexico, Mexico’s central bank, missed this memo about the mass production of pesos.
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Toyota said the company expects to leverage its experience with the mass production of vehicles for the production of rockets with Interstellar Technologies.
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
In an age of mass production, the enduring appeal of a handcrafted blade represents a counterpoint to disposable consumer goods, symbolizing dedication and human ingenuity.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Apparently Banco de Mexico, Mexico’s central bank, missed this memo about the mass production of pesos.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Toyota said the company expects to leverage its experience with the mass production of vehicles for the production of rockets with Interstellar Technologies.
—Michael Wayland,michael Sheetz, CNBC, 6 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.
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