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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Instead of mass production, Tejesta relies on creating small-batch collections which then gins up a sense of exclusivity—and, by extension, luxury.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Late last year, XPeng unveiled its humanoid robot, Iron, with plans for mass production by the end of 2025.
—John Liu, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The mass production of eggs from these facilities means eggs are, in stable times, cost effective for the American consumer.
—Jack Buffington, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
By 1912, responding to the growing demand for wristwatches, Bulova constructed a factory in Bienne, Switzerland, designed for the mass production of fully jeweled wristwatch movements.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Late last year, XPeng unveiled its humanoid robot, Iron, with plans for mass production by the end of 2025.
—John Liu, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The mass production of eggs from these facilities means eggs are, in stable times, cost effective for the American consumer.
—Jack Buffington, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
By 1912, responding to the growing demand for wristwatches, Bulova constructed a factory in Bienne, Switzerland, designed for the mass production of fully jeweled wristwatch movements.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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