diff --git a/wp-includes/block-patterns.php b/wp-includes/block-patterns.php
index f1a24cdf72..4a2886cdfd 100644
--- a/wp-includes/block-patterns.php
+++ b/wp-includes/block-patterns.php
@@ -35,7 +35,13 @@ function _register_core_block_patterns_and_categories() {
 		}
 	}
 
-	register_block_pattern_category( 'banner', array( 'label' => _x( 'Banners', 'Block pattern category' ) ) );
+	register_block_pattern_category(
+		'banner',
+		array(
+			'label'       => _x( 'Banners', 'Block pattern category' ),
+			'description' => __( 'Bold sections designed to showcase key content.' ),
+		)
+	);
 	register_block_pattern_category(
 		'buttons',
 		array(
diff --git a/wp-includes/version.php b/wp-includes/version.php
index 2112c06b61..3162555269 100644
--- a/wp-includes/version.php
+++ b/wp-includes/version.php
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
  *
  * @global string $wp_version
  */
-$wp_version = '6.8-alpha-59471';
+$wp_version = '6.8-alpha-59472';
 
 /**
  * Holds the WordPress DB revision, increments when changes are made to the WordPress DB schema.