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

That setup may suit the Italian, but following a manager of Guardiola’s stature is daunting, even for Maresca, his former assistant at City in 2022-23. — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Caruso noted that selling any work by an artist of such exceptional stature as Antonello on the black market would be virtually impossible. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

At 6-2, his tall stature shouldn’t be mistaken for a target striker. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Why the appeal is real Canada’s fundamental strengths underpin the country’s stature as a leading global economy. — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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