diff --git a/beetsplug/thumbnails.py b/beetsplug/thumbnails.py
index 28d5ece0a..ce3382fc8 100644
--- a/beetsplug/thumbnails.py
+++ b/beetsplug/thumbnails.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be
 # included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
 
-"""Create freedesktop.org-compliant thumnails for album folders
+"""Create freedesktop.org-compliant thumbnails for album folders
 
 This plugin is POSIX-only.
 Spec: standards.freedesktop.org/thumbnail-spec/latest/index.html