A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OLIVE

Sat, 18 Feb '23
Fruit popular in salads, but not fruit salads
Mon, 12 Dec '22
Pimiento-stuffed treat
Wed, 9 Nov '22
Cocktail garnish
Thu, 25 Aug '22
Antipasto bit
Sun, 3 Oct '21
Tree that Athena gifted to Athens
Sun, 5 Sep '21
Plant family that jasmine and lilac are part of
Sat, 13 Feb '21
Item on a toothpick