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

Vergara added several inches to her stature with towering silver sandal platform heels with ankle straps, and added some extra sparkle with a large diamond cocktail ring and dangling statement diamond earrings. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026

Although Nuccio is as down to earth as anyone could be, and definitely not a mystic, there can be no disputing his stature as a remarkable man. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026

Amid the disruption in college sports, the Peach Bowl has continued to rise in stature. —Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 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