something said or written after a question, request, a letter asking for something etc

reply; reaction

any sort of drink except water, e.g. milk, tea, wine, beer

liquid refreshment

an electrical apparatus, like a refrigerator, in which food is kept frozen

icebox

gaol; prison

place for incarceration

(especially US) a prison

prison, jail

a building in which a person who commits a crime is kept locked up

residence for incarcerating criminals

(common short form 'fridge') an apparatus in which food and drinks are kept cold

fridge

a quick reply (to an accusation); to answer back quickly, cleverly or angrily (especially to an accusation)

snappy answer

a wall of upright posts, built as a defence

enclosure; jail