diff --git a/bin/bookkeeper b/bin/bookkeeper
index 47cb42de270..ac409684ff5 100755
--- a/bin/bookkeeper
+++ b/bin/bookkeeper
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ where command is one of:
 [service commands]
 
     bookie              Run a bookie server
-    autorecovery        Run AutoRecovery service daemon
+    autorecovery        Run AutoRecovery service
     zookeeper           Run zookeeper server
 
 [development commands]
diff --git a/site/_data/cli/bookkeeper.yaml b/site/_data/cli/bookkeeper.yaml
index cc4b2eca5d5..fd780f151f3 100644
--- a/site/_data/cli/bookkeeper.yaml
+++ b/site/_data/cli/bookkeeper.yaml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ commands:
   description: Starts up an ensemble of N bookies in a single JVM process. Typically used for local experimentation and development.
   argument: N
 - name: autorecovery
-  description: Runs the autorecovery service daemon.
+  description: Runs the autorecovery service.
 - name: upgrade
   description: Upgrades the bookie's filesystem.
   options: