A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PROM

Sun, 14 Jul '24
Event inspiring many TikTok proposals
Tue, 9 Jul '24
Busy "season" for limo drivers
Mon, 13 May '24
Dance for high school seniors
Fri, 19 Apr '24
Springtime event, typically
Tue, 16 Apr '24
Where a teen may wear a tux
Wed, 7 Feb '24
Big dance
Wed, 24 Jan '24
Event with a royal court
Fri, 7 Apr '23
Crowning event
Sun, 17 Apr '22
Broadway musical centered around two girls in love, with "The"
Mon, 20 Sep '21
Big night for a high schooler
Sun, 15 Aug '21
___ dress
Mon, 10 May '21
Dance with a king and queen
Tue, 4 May '21
Big event for high school seniors
Tue, 9 Mar '21
Spring dance