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

East added that breeds like German shepherds, often employed by the military or the police for their impressive stature and intelligence, and German short-haired pointers, which were originally bred for sport, can also make a great addition to an active lifestyle. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

Matty James grew in stature as the weeks went by and was undroppable by the end. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025

But Ladapo’s stature as Florida’s chief medical officer gives it the sheen of credibility even without publication. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025

Mukherjee described his vision for the look as a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan’s global stature. —Manglien Gangte, Vogue, 6 May 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