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

Synonyms

• altitude
• elevation
• height
• inches

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

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said the departure of Waltz from the national security adviser post is yet another blow to America’s global stature inflicted by Trump. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025

But could a shorter stature offer advantages in a particular Survivor immunity challenge? —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025

That should seem like a given in professional sports, but contracts, a player’s stature and likeability often give executives pause when making roster decisions based on small sample sizes. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025

The 5-11, 279-pounder might be worth a seventh-round flyer because of his good tape and natural leverage despite his small stature. —Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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