stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈsta-chər 

1

: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

2

: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

was honored to be working with a scientist of her stature

Synonyms of stature

• height
• elevation

Examples of stature in a Sentence

The university has grown in stature during her time as president.

a man of surprisingly great stature

Recent Examples on the Web

This Olympics-like contest, held in Shanghai this year, has grown in stature and scope over decades. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026

Bob is shorter in stature, and in a general-admission crowd, one tall person in the wrong place can alter his entire view. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Taylor has used weight training to build up his body and give himself an NFL-like stature. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Despite the opponents’ stature, the matches offered compelling glimpses of what lies ahead. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estature, stature, from Latin statura, from status, past participle of stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stature

• catcher
• hatcher
• matcher
• dispatcher
• flycatcher

Kids Definition

stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈstach-ər 

1

: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

2

: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

artists of stature

Medical Definition

stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈstach-ər 

: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position