diff --git a/dask/bag/core.py b/dask/bag/core.py
index c1bb53d9bf4..756b876c861 100644
--- a/dask/bag/core.py
+++ b/dask/bag/core.py
@@ -1601,7 +1601,10 @@ def to_delayed(self, optimize_graph=True):
         return [Delayed(k, dsk) for k in keys]
 
     def repartition(self, npartitions):
-        """ Coalesce bag into fewer partitions.
+        """ Changes the number of partitions of the bag.
+
+        This can be used to reduce or increase the number of partitions
+        of the bag.
 
         Examples
         --------