<p>The present invention relates to a cutlery basket (1) which is used for items such as forks, spoons, etc. to be placed in an effective washing position in dishwashers and which comprises a body (2) having a base (3) and side walls (4) and wherein at the end of the washing items in the body (2) are provided to be taken out by being pushed upwards by moving the base (3) or the side walls (4) with respect to each other.</p>