diff --git a/man3/termios.3 b/man3/termios.3
index d847e17c5..fbf909bb2 100644
--- a/man3/termios.3
+++ b/man3/termios.3
@@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ the change occurs immediately.
 the change occurs after all output written to
 .I fd
 has been transmitted.
-This function should be used when changing
+This option should be used when changing
 parameters that affect output.
 .IP \fBTCSAFLUSH\fP
 the change occurs after all output written to the object referred by