diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/accordion.ts b/src/lib/expansion/accordion.ts
index 962179cd751..8f6cf19f9ea 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/accordion.ts
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/accordion.ts
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export class MatAccordion extends CdkAccordion {
    * The display mode used for all expansion panels in the accordion. Currently two display
    * modes exist:
    *  default - a gutter-like spacing is placed around any expanded panel, placing the expanded
-   *     panel at a different elevation from the reset of the accordion.
+   *     panel at a different elevation from the rest of the accordion.
    *  flat - no spacing is placed around expanded panels, showing all panels at the same
    *     elevation.
    */