binary system

noun

: binary star

also : a similar system containing bodies (such as black holes) other than stars

Examples of binary system in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hera performed braking maneuvers earlier in October to slow its approach and put it on course to rendezvous with the binary system. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

While no burst has ever been seen in our galaxy, a handful of local binary systems are known. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026

This binary system forms the foundation of modern technologies, including smartphones, supercomputers, data centers, AI, and virtually every digital device in use today. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Its star is part of a binary system, where two stars orbit each other. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for binary system

• cryptosystem
• ecosystem
• intersystem
• multisystem
• photosystem
• subsystem

Kids Definition

binary system

noun

: a system of two objects that revolve around each other

especially : binary star