diff --git a/docs/chapters/subcommands/start.rst b/docs/chapters/subcommands/start.rst
index 09a798b1..54be65bc 100644
--- a/docs/chapters/subcommands/start.rst
+++ b/docs/chapters/subcommands/start.rst
@@ -16,6 +16,6 @@ Start jail(s).
     Options:
 
     -b | --boot                 Respect jail boot setting.
-    -d | --delay VALUE          Time to wait between starting each jail.
+    -d | --delay VALUE          Time (seconds) to wait after starting jail(s).
     -v | --verbose              Print every action on jail start.
     -x | --debug                Enable debug mode.