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

The hip belt sits higher on my hip now, which helps distribute the weight evenly from my shoulders down my torso — a feature that feels particularly helpful for me as a woman with a smaller stature. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025

Nevertheless, New York City native and self-proclaimed Knicks fan Michael Rapaport believes adding someone of a certain stature could bolster the team's roster. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025

What helped grow the team’s stature is that the Whalers became a part of the Hartford community. —Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025

This person may be a little shorter or a little rounder in stature. —Essence, 10 Jan. 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

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