diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3c88c04..cbfc260 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ To make a simpler serial terminal tool for talking with TTY devices with less
 focus on classic terminal/modem features and more focus on the needs of
 embedded developers and hackers.
 
-tio was originally created to replace screen for connecting to serial uarts
+tio was originally created to replace screen for connecting to serial devices
 when used in combination with tmux.
 
 ## 2. Usage