A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MOTEL

Mon, 9 Oct '23
Overnight option during a car trip
Mon, 20 Mar '23
Quintessential Route 66 lodging
Sun, 22 Jan '23
The first one was built in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Mon, 4 Apr '22
Lodging near a highway interchange
Fri, 25 Mar '22
Alternative to an autocamp