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

• 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

At rookie camp this week, Rinzel — along with Levshunov and fellow Minnesota product and nine-gamer Oliver Moore — carry a special stature. —Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

So, to honor my 39 years as a California journalist – and as a reminder of the Golden State’s lofty economic stature – let my trusty spreadsheet play cheerleader for the day. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025

My mom came from bad financial circumstances and you get used to (the money) and there was a stature to it. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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