diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c3a1672e2..ef0a0940a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ The following environment variables can be used to configure Livebook on boot:
     Must be a valid IPv4 or IPv6 address.
 
   * `LIVEBOOK_NODE` - sets the node name for running Livebook in a cluster.
-    Note that Livebook always runs using long names distrivution, so the
+    Note that Livebook always runs using long names distribution, so the
     node host name must use a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or an IP
     address.