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 strikes have generated international pushback from foreign leaders, human rights groups, Democrats and some Republicans who have raised concerns that the United States is engaging in extrajudicial killings that undermine its stature in the world. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025

While that extension speculation is ongoing, a comeback win like Saturday's certainly adds to his stature as one of the top coaches in NCAA football. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

Weighing up to 340 pounds, the bighorn rams are known for their stature and large curling horns, which can grow over 3 feet in length. —John Leos, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

That month, Massie told ABC News that those who might be in the Epstein files—regardless of stature—should be held accountable. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Nov. 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