Remittance – An amount of money that you send to someone

(Pronounced rim-it-ans)

To remember the definition of the word remittance, use the following mnemonic:

Remember to wear mittens (remittance) this winter. I've sent money for you to buy some. 

Examples of remittance in a sentence

She received a generous remittance from her grandfather to put towards a new car.

When he heard about his brothers money troubles, he sent him as much remittance as he could spare.

His grandmother would send him a remittance every winter for a new winter coat.