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

Synonyms

• altitude
• elevation
• height
• inches

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

Despite his stature, Salah is yet to be voted the best player in the world, with fifth being his highest-ever placing. —Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Stars of Durant’s stature can be notoriously difficult to pin down for interviews. —Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

The group’s current leader, Mr. Qassem, does not share Mr. Nasrallah’s stature or charisma. —Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025

The 49ers, after years of rewarding their own at market-setting rates, can’t undermine Purdy’s position and stature by lowballing him. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 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