diff --git a/parsnip/parsnip.py b/parsnip/parsnip.py
index a20f33a..0f7e72e 100644
--- a/parsnip/parsnip.py
+++ b/parsnip/parsnip.py
@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ def box(self):
 
         Example
         -------
-        This method provides a convinient interface to create box objects.
+        This method provides a convenient interface to create box objects.
 
         >>> box = cif.box
         >>> print(box)