: a binary star system in which the two stars are close enough together for material to pass between them
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebUltima Thule — considered a contact binary — is the most distant world ever explored. Marcia Dunn, The Seattle Times, 12 Feb. 2019 It’s two asteroids that have collided and stuck together many years ago, becoming what’s known as a contact binary. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 2 Jan. 2019