diff --git a/typings/xterm.d.ts b/typings/xterm.d.ts
index 77371f04..83199e08 100644
--- a/typings/xterm.d.ts
+++ b/typings/xterm.d.ts
@@ -500,9 +500,9 @@ declare module 'xterm' {
     reset(): void
 
     /**
-     * Loads an addon, attaching it to the Terminal prototype and making it
-     * available to all newly created Terminals.
-     * @param addon The addon to load.
+     * Applies an addon to the Terminal prototype, making it available to all
+     * newly created Terminals.
+     * @param addon The addon to apply.
      */
     static applyAddon(addon: any): void;
   }