A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WAITS

Sat, 2 Dec '23
Takes orders
Thu, 10 Aug '23
Stands by
Sun, 5 Feb '23
Serves, with "on"
Thu, 3 Nov '22
Works at a restaurant … or what many diners experience at popular restaurants
Sat, 8 Oct '22
Works in a cafe, maybe
Thu, 7 Jan '21
Twiddles one's thumbs, say