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

But Davion Mitchell’s lack of stature is a factor, with Tyler Herro lacking wingspan at shooting guard. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026

Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026

Each patient is affected differently, but common symptoms include autism, intellectual disabilities, short stature, low muscle tone, and speech delay. —Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026

Add to that the diminished stature of the United Nations. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 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