A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STEAM

Tue, 15 Nov '22
Power source for old locomotives
Sun, 30 Oct '22
Driver of some engines
Tue, 21 Jun '22
Emission from a whistling kettle
Mon, 23 May '22
Hot shower emanation
Tue, 29 Mar '22
Use a rice cooker, e.g.
Sat, 29 Jan '22
Lose ___
Mon, 25 Oct '21
Cook, as vegetables
Mon, 5 Apr '21
Early auto engine's power source
Tue, 2 Mar '21
Power source for early engines