diff --git a/gtk/gtkcombobox.c b/gtk/gtkcombobox.c
index 7581feaf4d..f54a09f8ff 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkcombobox.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkcombobox.c
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
  * ]|
  *
  * A GtkComboBox with an entry has a single CSS node with name combobox. It
- * contains a bx with the .linked class and that box contains an entry and a
+ * contains a box with the .linked class. That box contains an entry and a
  * button, both with the .combo class added.
  * The button also contains another node with name arrow.
  */