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 latter should happen naturally, as Fredrikze expects to grow beyond his current 6-foot, scrawny stature. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026

Taipei 101 towers over the capital of Taiwan, its steel-and-glass stature becoming synonymous with the city. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026

The latter estimate is more than double the going rate for most top-end offensive tackles, but tackles of Seaton’s stature are rarely available in the transfer portal. —Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026

Long associated with major civic and religious ceremonies, the basilica offered a setting that reflected the stature Valentino held in Italy, not only as a couturier but as a cultural figure whose name became synonymous with elegance and beauty. —Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 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