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

Purple Pixie® Loropetalum maintains its ground-hugging stature without pruning. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

In Iran's political system, the IRGC wields vast military, economic and political power — and Mojtaba Khamenei's authority has largely come from proximity to power rather than his religious stature. —Claire Day, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026

Classic nickname That towering stature along with Myers’ flashy, sometimes unpredictable play style earned him one of the best nicknames in hockey during his seven seasons in Vancouver. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026

The 22-year-old began slowly on Sunday but grew in stature with every touch of the ball. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 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