A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BRIDAL

Mon, 2 Jan '23
___ shower (pre-wedding event)
Tue, 22 Nov '22
Like some long trains
Thu, 9 Sep '21
Like the left side of the aisle, traditionally
Sat, 14 Aug '21
Kind of shower
Wed, 26 May '21
Like some suites