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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These reforms coincided with growing complexities that underwrote everyday life in the U.S., particularly as innovations in mass production and long-distance communications meant that producers and consumers never directly met.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
In an era of mass production and disposable materials, the ability to restore rather than replace surfaces is a significant step toward sustainability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
New mysteries emerge Previous discoveries of bone tools have occurred in isolated instances across Europe and Asia, but the 27 bones found at Olduvai Gorge seem to imply mass production, the study authors said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
This commercialization prioritizes mass production over heritage, sustainability, and fair economic practices, ultimately reshaping the industry in ways that benefit investors more than the rural mezcaleros who built it.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
In an era of mass production and disposable materials, the ability to restore rather than replace surfaces is a significant step toward sustainability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
New mysteries emerge Previous discoveries of bone tools have occurred in isolated instances across Europe and Asia, but the 27 bones found at Olduvai Gorge seem to imply mass production, the study authors said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
This commercialization prioritizes mass production over heritage, sustainability, and fair economic practices, ultimately reshaping the industry in ways that benefit investors more than the rural mezcaleros who built it.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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