diff --git a/man8/zic.8 b/man8/zic.8
index d042fd272..4b84a322e 100644
--- a/man8/zic.8
+++ b/man8/zic.8
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ If a
 .I filename
 is
 .BR \- ,
-the standard input is read.
+standard input is read.
 .PP
 These options are available:
 .TP