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

Famous for its sugarloaf stature, Suilven has a distinctive outline against the more rugged shapes of Glencoe’s other mountains. —Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

As this sweeping history points out, however, the greenback is only the latest in a centuries-long series of global currencies, including the Dutch guilder and the British pound sterling, whose statures have risen and fallen with the fortunes of their issuers. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Turner, who has been listed at 5-foot-11 throughout his playing career, responded with a photo of the two, side by side, clearly of near identical stature. —Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

In my book, there are three or four watchmakers that have some stature but are still relatively independent. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 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