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

However, hawkish Israelis said a withdrawal would only boost Hezbollah's stature and lead to additional cross-border attacks in the future. —Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026

Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

Amenities and experiences The hotel’s boutique stature means that there aren’t many amenities on site. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

The song’s stature is such that it can be used to make a statement in a way that the official anthem never can. —Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 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