diff --git a/site/guide/fairings.md b/site/guide/fairings.md
index 13192fa1..fe779b70 100644
--- a/site/guide/fairings.md
+++ b/site/guide/fairings.md
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ struct Counter {
 }
 
 impl Fairing for Counter {
-    // This is a request and respone fairing named "GET/POST Counter".
+    // This is a request and response fairing named "GET/POST Counter".
     fn info(&self) -> Info {
         Info {
             name: "GET/POST Counter",