stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈsta-chər How to pronounce stature (audio)
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

Examples of stature in a Sentence

The university has grown in stature during her time as president. a man of surprisingly great stature
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Paul was the ultimate steward of the game — tall in stature, humble in presence and decisive in his loyalty to the NFL. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 Greene-Andrews’ son Joshua Greene later confirmed to The Marilyn Monroe Collection that his mother gave the suit to his grandmother Nina, who altered the garment to suit her shorter stature and regularly wore the piece. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025 Genetics often play a role, as short parents typically have short children (familial short stature). Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 For the last few decades, Plant has mostly ignored his legacy, his stature, his solo hits, his catalog with an All-Time Top 5 rock band. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stature

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stature was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

stature

noun
stat·​ure ˈstach-ər How to pronounce stature (audio)
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 How to pronounce stature (audio)
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

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