A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SOFA

Fri, 19 Apr '24
Challenging item for a mover
Wed, 17 Jan '24
Two-seater, perhaps
Mon, 29 Aug '22
Seating that might be L-shaped
Wed, 18 May '22
Sleeper, e.g.
Mon, 22 Nov '21
Living room seat
Tue, 11 May '21
Place to crash
Mon, 22 Mar '21
Couch