A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STEAM

Mon, 24 Jun '24
Eruption from a geyser
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