mass
A big group or amount of people or things together.
A large number or amount of people or things considered as a whole.
In science, how much matter is in something.
In physics, the quantity of matter in a physical body, measured by its resistance to acceleration.
A lump or pile of something solid without a clear shape.
A solid lump or body of material with no regular shape.
In the Catholic Church, a special service with bread and wine.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a ceremony that includes the celebration of the Eucharist.
- Base: mass
- Plural: mass, masses
in mass
1Together as one group
All together as one big group or amount.
- The workers left in mass after the announcement.
- Fans arrived in mass to see the concert.
Mass media
1Media reaching many people at once
Ways to send information to many people, like TV, radio, newspapers, and internet.
- The story was quickly spread by the mass media.
- Mass media plays a big role in shaping opinions.
Mass production
1Making goods in large amounts quickly
Making many products quickly and all the same, usually in a factory.
- Mass production made cars cheaper for everyone.
- Mass production made cars affordable for many people.
- The company specializes in mass production of electronics.
- The company uses mass production to keep costs low.