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I watched a video where the guy called the holes in ice trays "cuplets". I was sure this wasn't an official word, so I did a thorough Google search for what those were called but I could't find any definite answer.

What are the holes in ice trays called?

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If you consider the ice tray to be a mould (noun definition 3; or mold for AmE) for ice, then the technical term would be a cavity.

Mold Cavity Hollow space, or cavity, in the mold, which is used to impart the desired form to the product being molded. - Engineering Dictionary

Here's one for sale on Amazon that describes the holes as cavities, and here's another I found on the internet. (I'm not knowingly affiliated with the sellers).

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