stature

Definition

A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.

Etymology

From Middle English stature, from Old French stature, from Latin statūra.

Example Sentences

• "Mount's cool finish from Kane's pass after Raheem Sterling intercepted Berat Djimsiti's pass was another illustration of his growing stature and Chelsea's rising star must surely be a certain starter when England open their Euro 2020 finals campaign against Croatia at Wembley on 13 June."
• "The golden ſtature of their feathered bird That ſpreads her wings vpon the city wals, Shall not defend it from our battering ſhot."