A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LABOR

Tue, 17 Dec '24
It usually precedes delivery
Mon, 20 May '24
It's working!
Sat, 26 Nov '22
Work or workers
Mon, 5 Sep '22
___ Day (early September observance)
Thu, 17 Jun '21
Accouchement
Mon, 7 Jun '21
___ Day (September observance)