diff --git a/kuma/settings/common.py b/kuma/settings/common.py
index 6def2f98548..b0fee79f752 100644
--- a/kuma/settings/common.py
+++ b/kuma/settings/common.py
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ def __call__(self, value):
 MANAGERS = ADMINS
 
 
-# CONN_MAX_AGE: 'persistent' to keep open connection, or max requests before
+# CONN_MAX_AGE: 'persistent' to keep open connection, or max seconds before
 # releasing. Default is 0 for a new connection per request.
 def parse_conn_max_age(value):
     try: