diff --git a/packages/eslint-plugin/docs/rules/strict-boolean-expressions.md b/packages/eslint-plugin/docs/rules/strict-boolean-expressions.md
index 243d54fda13a..9eb5712ab482 100644
--- a/packages/eslint-plugin/docs/rules/strict-boolean-expressions.md
+++ b/packages/eslint-plugin/docs/rules/strict-boolean-expressions.md
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ while (obj) {
 Examples of **correct** code for this rule:
 
 ```tsx
-// Using logical operators for their side effects is allowed
+// Using logical operator short-circuiting is allowed
 const Component = () => {
   const entry = map.get('foo') || {};
   return entry && <p>Name: {entry.name}</p>;