diff --git a/compose/reference/build.md b/compose/reference/build.md
index 7ee88b2755..8f2a560059 100644
--- a/compose/reference/build.md
+++ b/compose/reference/build.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Options:
     --force-rm              Always remove intermediate containers.
     --no-cache              Do not use cache when building the image.
     --pull                  Always attempt to pull a newer version of the image.
-    -m, --memory MEM        Sets memory limit for the bulid container.
+    -m, --memory MEM        Sets memory limit for the build container.
     --build-arg key=val     Set build-time variables for one service.
 ```