A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TRAY

Tue, 27 Feb '24
Cafeteria food holder
Wed, 6 Jul '22
Something stored in an upright position on a plane
Wed, 15 Jun '22
Aid in busing
Wed, 2 Feb '22
It might come with breakfast in bed
Fri, 9 Jul '21
It helps make waiting easier
Tue, 29 Jun '21
It goes up during takeoff
Tue, 13 Apr '21
Eating surface on an airplane