stature UK /ˈstæt͡ʃ.ə/US /ˈstæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ noun3 •A person or animal's natural height when standing upright. •Respect (social standing) coming from achievement or development. •(no longer used) Statue.The golden stature of their feathered bird That spreads her wings vpon the city wals, Shall not defend it from our battering shot. — 1587 formsstatures