mass production

noun

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

mass production

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mass production¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

But the mass production of cheap products has come under criticism due to concerns about the impact of their shipping and disposal on the environment.

From BBC

These modern effigies to mass production and over-consumption carry their own history, gained from both the seller in need and the tourist who purchases them.

From Los Angeles Times

Bison populations were already in steep decline by the mid-1800s, but after the Civil War, as industrialization transformed transportation, communication and mass production, the U.S.

From Salon

“California showed unanimous agreement and foresight in protecting octopuses from mass production,” said Jennifer Jacquet, professor of environmental science and policy at the University of Miami.

From Los Angeles Times

Montañez met resistance working with the research and development team while creating a spicy seasoning for mass production, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times