mass production

American  

noun

1. the production or manufacture of goods in large quantities, especially by machinery.

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mass production Cultural  

1. The manufacture of goods in large quantities by machinery and by use of techniques such as the assembly line and division of labor.

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Etymology

Origin of mass production

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

OpenAI is reportedly partnering with Qualcomm and other firms to develop smartphone processors, with mass production slated for 2028.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The specifications of the device and components suppliers are expected to be finalized later this year or in the first quarter of 2027, according to Kuo, and mass production is slated to start in 2028.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Solar power has seen dramatic cost reductions thanks to mass production.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Boosters of the industry point to regulatory and financial hurdles that stand in the way of cost-effective mass production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That was not because chiefdoms were more kindly disposed toward defeated enemies but because the greater economic specialization of states, with more mass production and more public works, provided more uses for slave labor.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond