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

Many of the leaders-in-waiting lack the stature or vision, and those that appear to have it — Universal’s Donna Langley and Disney’s Dana Walden or Josh D’Amaro come to mind — have to fight boards, share prices and, most crucially, falling profits that don’t facilitate risktaking and vision. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025

To the certain consternation of the Islamic Republic, Googoosh and her generation of musicians have only grown in stature. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025

Washington will also have to reestablish its stature as a responsible global leader. —Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025

The majority of Johnson’s other offers out of Campbell Hall were mid-majors, as Boyle believes Power 4 coaches were scared off by the smaller stature of the 6-foot-1, 170-pound guard. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 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