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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Humanoid robots still typically cost tens of thousands of dollars per unit despite Chinese robotics manufacturers scaling up mass production, although the Unitree G1 robot costs as low as $13,500 for the baseline model.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
It's reported to reach an energy density of 175 Wh/kg – the highest achieved in mass production for sodium chemistry according to the company – and delivers a range of over 400 km (249 miles), with CATL targeting 500–600 km (310–373 miles) in future iterations.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 28, New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2026
The company targets mass production in 2027, alongside the start of commercial robotaxi operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The two-door, two-seat sedan was unveiled two years ago without a steering wheel or pedals — something which would require certain exemptions from US regulators for mass production.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
It's reported to reach an energy density of 175 Wh/kg – the highest achieved in mass production for sodium chemistry according to the company – and delivers a range of over 400 km (249 miles), with CATL targeting 500–600 km (310–373 miles) in future iterations.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 28, New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2026
The company targets mass production in 2027, alongside the start of commercial robotaxi operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The two-door, two-seat sedan was unveiled two years ago without a steering wheel or pedals — something which would require certain exemptions from US regulators for mass production.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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