diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/network/routing/net_static_route.py b/lib/ansible/modules/network/routing/net_static_route.py
index 2c98bb44e4..81aa0d9647 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/network/routing/net_static_route.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/network/routing/net_static_route.py
@@ -18,10 +18,10 @@ DOCUMENTATION = """
 module: net_static_route
 version_added: "2.4"
 author: "Ricardo Carrillo Cruz (@rcarrillocruz)"
-short_description: Manage static IP routes on network devices
+short_description: Manage static IP routes on network appliances (routers, switches et. al.)
 description:
   - This module provides declarative management of static
-    IP routes on network devices.
+    IP routes on network appliances (routers, switches et. al.).
 options:
   prefix:
     description: