diff --git a/examples/playbooks/roletest.yml b/examples/playbooks/roletest.yml
index 46ee13da7d..df2b25cb80 100644
--- a/examples/playbooks/roletest.yml
+++ b/examples/playbooks/roletest.yml
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 
     # add as many roles as you like, roles takes a list of roles names
     # these paths can be qualified, but if bare, it will look from them in
-    # roles/$rolename relative to the playbook
+    # roles/{{rolename}} relative to the playbook
 
     # explicit tasks and handlers can be used, but are not required.
     # they will run after the roles if present.