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

The fact that Fosse is only growing in stature doesn’t hurt either. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Their surest star, in all his stature, hadn’t risen to the occasion. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Despite its storied stature, the playhouse never created an organized archive, Mittelman said. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Gray is just one of many starters over the last 20 years who may not tower over the competition in stature, but make up for it in production. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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