diff --git a/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.tombstone.yaml b/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.tombstone.yaml
index 0fd8ba45..1c590e1f 100644
--- a/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.tombstone.yaml
+++ b/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.tombstone.yaml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ properties:
         description: A server-defined message.
       replacement_room:
         type: string
-        description: The new room the client should be visiting.
+        description: The room ID of the new room the client should be visiting.
     required:
       - replacement_room
       - body