The present invention relates to a cutlery basket (1) which is used for items such as fork and spoon to be placed in an effective washing position in dishwashers and which comprises a body (2) wherein cutlery is disposed, a handle (3) used for carrying the body (2) and a base (4) that carries the items placed in the body (2) and that can be moved upwards and downwards inside the body (2); and wherein the items inside the body (2) are provided to be removed by being pushed upwards after the washing.